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Tinka Kurti has opened the archives of memory and speaks honestly about the most beautiful moments of her life, the challenges and difficulties of her artistic career, as well as the great personal sacrifices she has made in the name of art.
Albanian film icon, renowned actress Tinka Kurti celebrated her 93rd birthday today.
Tinka Kurti has given an exclusive interview to 'Albania Live' from the asylum, where she has opened the archives of memory and honestly recounts the most beautiful moments of her life, the challenges and difficulties of her artistic career, as well as the great personal sacrifices she has made in the name of art.
She dwells on the silent pains, the difficult departures from family, the dedication to roles, and the courageous decisions that have marked her professional and human journey.
With direct stories and deep reflections, the actress also shares her message for the new generations of artists, emphasizing the importance of passion, dedication, and sacrifice.
Excerpt from the interview:
What is your most beautiful memory?
Tinka Kurti: In general, I remember a lot, but I remember most of all Christmas Eve, when I went to the embassy (a concert was held at the Russian embassy). I was stunned. I saw the most extraordinary thing; it was a concert… like an annual concert. I have the most beautiful memories with Russia, not with America. America is a hooligan country.
What is the role you felt the most?
Tinka Kurti: I really felt all the roles. There were extremely good actors. It was a great coincidence of mine: in a cafe I see them talking to Kristaq Dhamo and I ask my nephew: “What are they doing there?”. “They have gathered because they want to make a film”, he told me. He tells the director: “I have Tinka here”. I have been lucky enough to act in films with Kadri Roshi and many others. I have made many corrections and many times I have said that I will repeat it.
Beyond all the roles, what are the biggest sacrifices you've made?
Tinka Kurti: I spent the whole time at the "Migjeni" Theater, it was a miracle. We performed one show 39 times.
What is the greatest pain you have gone through in silence?
Tinka Kurti: It hasn't been easy being an actor. I left my children at home, my little son, and my mother-in-law said: "If I don't behave well with my son's daughter-in-law, then she has the right to leave and take the child too." I found support in a very honorable family. Life has had trials and tribulations, but I don't regret it. I am very happy with the family I married into and with my husband. I had a 3-year-old son and I felt sorry for that child. They were very artistic people and were in a much better economic situation than my family.
What is your message for young artists?
Tinka Kurti: There are young artists, but they don't have that great desire to sacrifice. I left my family, my child, to play a role. However, I have had much better partners than myself.
If your life were a movie, what title would you give it?
Tinka Kurti: Go on stage and be silent behind the scenes!
Were you afraid of oblivion as an artist and as a person?
Tinka Kurti: I expect you to hold a suitable ceremony for me.
Ka qene diamant i shquar ne gjoksin e Artit Shqiptar. I uroj jete te gjateeeee.
Zoti e bekoftë TINKA KURTIN! I Urojmë jetë të gjatë! Diva e kinematografisë SHQIPTARE.Janë asete thesari për Shqipërinë dhe artin e Dramaturgjisë Shqiptare!