The Last Fire
The Last Fire
Step into the world of Vladamir Meshini, a master coppersmith from Tirana, Albania, whose life’s work is dedicated to preserving the endangered tradition of handcrafted copper artistry. In this beautifully crafted film by Ardit Muhaxhiri, we follow Vladamir through every meticulous step of his craft—from shaping raw copper sheets to forging elegant bowls and functional pieces that reflect centuries of Albanian culture and heritage.
Film Maker
Ardit Muhaxhiri
Albania
Ardit Muhaxhiri is a filmmaker & cinematographer from Gjakova, Kosovo, currently living and working in Tirana, Albania. He studied Cinematography at the Academy of Film and Multimedia “MARUBI”. He works across a range of formats, including documentaries, short films, commercials, and music videos.
His short film The Middle Road has been selected and screened at international film festivals, and he has contributed to various projects that explore Albania’s communist past and collective memory.