About Rilindja International
Rilindja International is a literary and cultural organization dedicated to safeguarding the voices of Albania’s past and present. We believe that preserving Albanian literature is preserving identity — and that through cultural research and literary translation, these stories deserve a global audience.
Our work
Literary Translation and Editing
Literary Translation and Editing
Literary Translation and Editing
From rare poetry collections to screenplays, we celebrate the richness of Albanian literature, ensuring authenticity and beauty in both language and meaning while contributing to cultural research and literary translation.
Heritage Publishing
Literary Translation and Editing
Literary Translation and Editing
We identify and republish important works of Albanian literature, bringing forgotten books back into circulation as part of our cultural research and efforts in literary translation.
Cultural and Archival Research
Literary Translation and Editing
Cultural and Archival Research
We collaborate with archives, libraries, and private collections to recover and catalog vital works, particularly in the realm of Albanian literature, supporting cultural research and enhancing literary translation efforts.
Scriptwriting and Adaptation
Literary Translation and Editing
Cultural and Archival Research
Bringing Albanian stories to life in film, theatre, and television, while also exploring the depths of Albanian literature through cultural research and literary translation.
Rilindja was born from a personal and political imperative. Through the preservation of my grandfather’s work and that of many others, we aim to restore a literary memory that belongs not only to Albania, but to the world.
R. B. Castrioti, Founder & Director
Professional Affiliations
