83 years ago, Albanians risked their lives to save 30 Americans whose plane had crashed in Belsh during the Second World War. They sheltered them, fed them, and protected them from the Germans—without asking for anything in return. But did the Albanians ever receive the credit they deserved for this extraordinary story?

American journalist of Albanian descent, Peter Lucas, says that the world owes a debt of gratitude to the Albanians, and that this story deserves to be told—not just through a documentary, but in a feature film as well.

This is one of the most poignant accounts featured in the documentary “Under the Protection of Albanians” (Në besë të shqiptarëve), produced by Rudina Xhunga for DritareTV.

It is a story that reminds us of the immense value of the Albanian besa (the traditional code of honor and protection), and of the importance of remembering those who saved lives by risking their own.

Full documentary

https://youtu.be/sW4YNzH_9SI?si=nmxduRmcDwKb3AOK