Tana (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film
Released in 1958, Tana is a drama and romance film directed by Kristaq Dhamo, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The movie is based on a Fatmir Gjata screenplay. Gjata had written a novel with the same title earlier. The events evolve in the 1950s. The main character, Tana, is a smart, outgoing and progressive young woman. She is in love with Stefan (Naim Frashëri) and they both live in an unnamed mountain village in Albania. Tana has to face the old mentality of her old grandfather and she also has to fight the jealousy of Lefter . It is a love game, while socialist progress is highlighted as is often in the socialist realism.
Who’s in it. Tana stars Tinka Kurti as Tana, Naim Frashëri as Stefani, Pjetër Gjoka as Gjyshi and Kadri Roshi as Lefter Dhosi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tana tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tana (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tana change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Tana?
- Tana stars Tinka Kurti, Naim Frashëri, Pjetër Gjoka, Kadri Roshi and Andon Pano.
- When was Tana released?
- Tana was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.