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The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo (2022): Cast

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The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo is a 2022 comedy directed by Fatmir Koçi, starring Alex Seitaj as Zylo, Donald Shehu and Enisa Hysa. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes.

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The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 59m (119 min)
Director
Fatmir Koçi
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Albanian
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The story

What Is The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo About?

The premise of The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo without spoilers.

A brilliant bureaucrat, Comrade Zylo leads Albania’s top censorship institution in the 1970s. He tasks the talented writer Demka with drafting a speech on ideological matters. Demka soon discovers he’s become a pawn of a manipulative propaganda figure. Amidst this bizarre world, he unexpectedly falls for Zylo’s wife, Adila, complicating his situation and revealing the absurdity of the system.

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Cast & crew

The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo Cast & Characters

Alex Seitaj leads the cast as Zylo, with Donald Shehu as Demka and Enisa Hysa as Adila. Directed by Fatmir Koçi; 15 actors are credited in all.

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More from Fatmir Koçi

More films directed by Fatmir Koçi: Amsterdam Express, Time of the Comet and Tirana Year Zero.

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The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo Also Known As

Also known as “The Rise & Fall Of Comrade Zylo”.

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  • The Rise & Fall Of Comrade Zylo

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The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo?

The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

When was The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo released?

The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo was released on November 23, 2022.

Who directed The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo?

The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo was directed by Fatmir Koçi.

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Who is in the cast of The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo?

The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo stars Alex Seitaj as Zylo, Donald Shehu as Demka and Enisa Hysa as Adila, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo have a post-credit scene?

No. The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo in?

The original language of The Rise and Fall of Comrade Zylo is Albanian.

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