|
Spinal Structure Social Drama Film
The plot revolves around a counterfeit pound coin created by the protagonist in the first of the four stories. However, the coin fails to provide its owners with the wealth they dream of. It serves as a portrayal of the 1950s society from the unique perspective of director Y. Tzavellas. It has been recognized as one of the 1,000 greatest films in world cinema and is arguably one of the most prominent Greek films.
The film is an example of a spinal joint structure, consisting of four distinct short stories interconnected by a counterfeit pound coin that passes from one story to another. The film features a narrator who links the stories, concluding the film with the phrase: "Money is always counterfeit," which represents the central message of the film.
It was the first successful film in Greece with a spinal structure. It was simultaneously screened in 1,000 theaters in Russia and sold the most tickets in Greece during the 1954-55 season.
Awards and Distinctions:
Awards at the Venice, Bari, and Moscow Film Festivals
Official selection at the Cannes Film Festival
Official selection at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival
Starring: Vasilis Logothetidis, Ilya Livykou, Mimis Fotopoulos, Sperantza Vrana, Orestis Makris, Maria Kalamioti, Elli Lambeti, Dimitris Horn, Athanasia Moustaka, Lula Ioannidou, Lela Patriciou, Anna Roussou, Despina Panagiotidou, Persa Vlachou, Taigeti, Lavrentis Dianellos, Vangelis Protopoulos, Giorgos Vlachopoulos, Zoras Tsapelis, Thanos Tzeneralis, Giannis Ioannidis, Vasilis Afentakis, Kostas Pomonis, Rallis Angelidis, Nikos Fermas, Michalis Papadakis, Ger. Livadas, Giorgos Karetas, G. Katopodis, Takis Panagiotopoulos
Narration: Dimitris Myrat
Screenplay: Giorgos Tzavellas
Director: Giorgos Tzavellas
|
|
![[K]](/images/simata/K.png "[K]"){kind=small}
