Rubiku, a small town in the heart of Mirdita, was once a symbol of industrial development in Albania. With a refinery and a metallurgical complex employing thousands of people, life here was buzzing with energy and hope. But today, Rubiku faces silence, emigration and oblivion. In this documentary, we bring the story of a town that has experienced its rise and fall – through the testimonies of residents, archival footage and reflections on the future. A story between nostalgia and reality, “Rubiku, left in oblivion” is a call for remembrance and reflection.
This documentary was produced with the support of the #SustainMedia Program, co-financed by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development. Its content is the sole responsibility of the Albanian Center for Quality Journalism and does not necessarily reflect the views of the EU or the German Government.
