"Dritë" / "Light"

The documentary film "LIGHT" details the life and work of the world-famous Albanian photographer, Gjon Mili. From his beginnings as an immigrant arriving in America, to the application of his innovative and pioneering techniques in photography, via his encounters with statesmen and celebrities, this study also examines his celebrated stop-motion photograph of a single drop of water as it falls and finally splashes... the very essence of life. The fascinating art of photography is revealed through Gjon Mili's own artistic and human dimension. His story is told by former "LIFE" photographers and engineers from MIT at the two important venues which Gjon Mili considered to be extremely significant to him. Written by Yllka Gjollesha and Suela Bako, based on the essay by the playwright Jean Paul Sartre. It presents facts and interviews from his friends and colleagues, well-known former photographers from LIFE magazine: Elliott Erwitt, John Loengard and Suzane Kismaric.