The Historian and the Chameleons (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1988, The Historian and the Chameleons is a history and comedy film directed by Saimir Kumbaro, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. 1930's. The monarch's insane ambition to prove his descent from an ancient noble family brings a foreign historian to Albania. The foreigner finds himself working with the authorities of an obscure prefecture of the kingdom amongst reprobates and ignoramuses, who make themselves appear ridiculous and detestable by getting caught up in comical situations.
Who’s in it. The Historian and the Chameleons stars Bep Shiroka as Maksut, Sulejman Pitarka as Zenel Beg, Albert Vërria as Historian and Birçe Hasko as Commander Muharrem, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Historian and the Chameleons sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Historian and the Chameleons page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Historian and the Chameleons tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
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- Where can I watch The Historian and the Chameleons (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Historian and the Chameleons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Historian and the Chameleons worth watching?
- The Historian and the Chameleons holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Historian and the Chameleons?
- The Historian and the Chameleons stars Bep Shiroka, Sulejman Pitarka, Albert Vërria, Birçe Hasko and Piro Kita.
- When was The Historian and the Chameleons released?
- The Historian and the Chameleons was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.