The Death of a Horse (1992): Cast & Plot
The Death of a Horse is a 1992 drama directed by Saimir Kumbaro, starring Timo Flloko as Agron Kurti, Milto Mima and Rajmonda Bulku. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Saimir Kumbaro
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Albanian - Studio
- Albafilm Studio
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Death of a Horse About?
The premise of The Death of a Horse without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a political purge, the Albanian government orders the disbanding of a military unit whose horses are also considered traitors.
The Death of a Horse Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- horse
- animal in title
- albania
- horseback riding
- horse jumping
- communist dictatorship
- gypsy
- reference to enver hoxha
- 1970s
- political violence
- anonymous letter
- interrogation
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- accused of conspiracy
- propaganda
- digging a grave
- torture
- interrogation by torture
- sexual harassment
- political manipulation
- horse breeding
- stud farm
- forced to divorce
- abortion
- pregnant wife
- killing a horse
- horse killed
- actual animal killed
- miscarriage of justice
- totalitarian regime
- woman dies from abortion
- back alley abortion
- forced abortion
- forced labor camp
- white horse
- 15 years later
- smashing statue
- archive footage
- political prisoner
- release from prison
The Death of a Horse Cast & Characters
Timo Flloko leads the cast as Agron Kurti, with Milto Mima as Haki Kurti and Rajmonda Bulku as Meri. Directed by Saimir Kumbaro; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Saimir Kumbaro
- Timo Flloko as Agron Kurti
- Milto Mima as Haki Kurti
- Rajmonda Bulku as Meri
- Tinka Kurti as Meri's Mother
Also Starring in The Death of a Horse
· 8 more- Niko Kanxheri Estref
- Luan Qerimi Meri's Father
- Fitim Makashi Commander
- Luljeta Sallaku Liza
- Darling Çapeli Roma Soldier
- Ferdinand Radi Roma Soldier's Father
- Xhemal Koçi Doctor Aliu
- Harilla Vjero Investigator
The Death of a Horse Plot Summary
What happens in The Death of a Horse from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1974, a respected military horse trainer, Agron Kurti, Timo Flloko, finds himself drawn into a perilous web of political danger as the regime led by Enver Hoxha accuses him of involvement in a coup. In a sweeping move of retaliation, the regime declares that the army’s horses are sick and must be shot, aiming to crush any potential symbol of loyalty to the old order. Yet Agron, a devoted officer who knows the horses are healthy, makes a harrowing choice: he offers to shoot a beautiful Arab stallion he loves but, instead of killing it, smuggles the horse out of the country and entrusts it to a group of gypsies, attempting a quiet, desperate act of rescue against the machine of state power.
Full summary
The whole story of The Death of a Horse, scene by scene
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The Death of a Horse FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Death of a Horse, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Death of a Horse?
The Death of a Horse runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was The Death of a Horse released?
The Death of a Horse was released on April 28, 1992.
Who directed The Death of a Horse?
The Death of a Horse was directed by Saimir Kumbaro.
More films by Saimir Kumbaro Who is in the cast of The Death of a Horse?
The Death of a Horse stars Timo Flloko as Agron Kurti, Milto Mima as Haki Kurti and Rajmonda Bulku as Meri, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Death of a Horse have a post-credit scene?
No. The Death of a Horse has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Death of a Horse in?
The original language of The Death of a Horse is Albanian.
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