Eleni Zafeiriou

  • Mihalis Kakogiannis – To teleftaio psemma AKA A Matter of Dignity (1958)

    1951-1960DramaGreeceMihalis Kakogiannis

    Synopsis:
    ‘Up against the ugly monster of destitution, the members of a once-affluent Athenian family of the haute-bourgeoisie, suddenly, find themselves on the brink of bankruptcy, forced to live on borrowed money. However, as the formerly successful industrialist patriarch swallows his pride to reach out to his connections, on the other hand, his desperate wife, Roxani, pins her hopes on marrying their pampered and fresh daughter, Chloe, off to an opulent Greek-American. Under those circumstances, the proud but penniless clan must keep up appearances to stay afloat; nevertheless, just how far are the mother and her child prepared to go to survive? One final lie separates Chloe from a bright future. Is there any dignity left in her?’
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  • Mihalis Kakogiannis – To koritsi me ta mavra AKA A Girl in Black (1956)

    1951-1960DramaGreeceMihalis Kakogiannis

    Synopsis:
    ‘Marina’s sister drowned herself, her brother is both headstrong and weak, and her widowed mother has a reputation for sleeping around. Plus, Marina, who’s family was rich before the war, is aloof: so she’s the object of the jealousy and scorn of Hydra’s young men, especially Christos, whom she rejected. She fears harassment whenever she leaves her house. When two Athenians on vacation board at Marina’s family home, things come to a head: she falls in love with Pavlos, one of the visitors, and he with her. The young men in town stalk and jeer her; then play a cruel trick on Pavlos that goes awry with tragic results. Can any good come from the catharsis of tragedy?’
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  • Mihalis Kakogiannis – To teleftaio psema AKA A Matter of Dignity (1958)

    1951-1960ClassicsDramaGreeceMihalis Kakogiannis

    A daughter discovers her wealthy family is actually on the verge of bankruptcy and decides to charm a millionaire for his money in marriage. Soon she is torn between living a lie and keeping up appearances.Read More »

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