On April 15, 1985, Albania experienced one of the most solemn and sad moments in its recent history: the funeral of Enver Hoxha. After leading the country for over four decades, Hoxha left a deep void in Albania’s political and social life. The nation stopped to pay homage to the man who had been its undisputed leader and who had marked an era with his rigid and isolationist government.

On this page, we invite you to relive those days through a collection of videos documenting Enver Hoxha’s funeral. The images show the participation of thousands of Albanians who gathered in Tirana to honor their leader. You will see the moved faces, the solemn ceremonies and the funeral procession that crosses the streets of the capital, symbol of the end of an era.

These videos not only chronicle a historical event, but also offer a reflection on the complexity of Hoxha’s legacy. A moment of national mourning that profoundly marked the country and paved the way for the changes that would follow in the following years.

We hope that this collection will allow you to better understand Enver Hoxha’s impact on the history of Albania and the meaning of his final farewell for the Albanian people.