Ellie Lambeti

Acting

Ellie Lambeti

Born April 12, 1926 · Vilia, Attiki, Greece

Died September 3, 1983 · aged 57

Ellie Loukou (Greek: Έλλη Λούκου; 13 April 1926 – 3 September 1983), known professionally as Ellie Lambeti (Greek: Έλλη Λαμπέτη), was a Greek actress. Ellie studied theatre at Marika Kotopouli's drama school. She made her first steps on the stage at the time of German occupation of Greece. She passed this difficult period as all her theatre colleges. In 1941, she was rejected from two theatre sch…

Known For

Youth of AthensYouth of Athens · 1949
Youth of Athens
9.01949
MovieDramaWar
A rich widower impregnates a poor young woman and dumps her. Her brother, member of a resistance group during the Occupation, tries to mend things up.
The WastrelThe Wastrel · 1961
The Wastrel
5.11961
MovieDrama
A wealthy and self-serving man, sets out on a perilous ocean voyage with his son. An unexpected incident with the vessel causes him to reflect on his not so perfect life.
The Counterfeit CoinThe Counterfeit Coin · 1955
The Counterfeit Coin
7.61955
MovieComedyRomance
Four stories, humorous, romantic or dramatic, are linked by a counterfeit gold sovereign. It is made by the honest engraver in the first story, seduced by the charms of a young widow, and it subsequently passes into the hands of a beggar and a prostitute, a wealthy miser and a newly married couple where the husband is a poor artist.
A Matter of DignityA Matter of Dignity · 1958
A Matter of Dignity
7.41958
MovieDrama
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.
A Girl in BlackA Girl in Black · 1956
A Girl in Black
6.41956
MovieRomanceDrama
Against the backdrop of a cloudless summer, love's unforeseen complications will entwine an Athenian writer, a morosely beautiful daughter, and a scorned local suitor. And then, calamity strikes. Can love redeem the sad girl in black?
Windfall in AthensWindfall in Athens · 1954
Windfall in Athens
6.51954
MovieRomanceComedy
On a lazy Athenian Sunday, a young and fresh saleswoman loses her soon-to-be winning lottery ticket, only to meet its handsome new owner. Of course, she wants it back; however, what if fortune and ardent Cupid are already on her doorstep?
Bloody ChristmasBloody Christmas · 1951
Bloody Christmas
5.81951
MovieWarDrama
Returning to Athens after the end of the World War II, Captain Nikolas finds out what happened to his family from a neighbor.
Zero for ConductZero for Conduct · 1949
Zero for Conduct
4.31949
MovieComedy
A naughty, love-smitten teacher sets in motion an audacious scheme to woo a charming final-year student who is in love with her fisherman beau.

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Praises of Holy Week (According to Matthew's Gospel) - Elli Lampeti readsPraises of Holy Week (According to Matthew's Gospel) - Elli Lampeti reads · 1979
Praises of Holy Week (According to Matthew's Gospel) - Elli Lampeti reads
1979
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
A series of six fifteen-minute shows, directed by Pantelis Voulgaris, in which the unforgettable actress Elli Lampeti reads excerpts from the Gospel of Matthew, as well as from the Hymns and Praises of Holy Week.In the fourth show, M. Thursday, Elli Lambeti reads excerpts about the Crucifixion of the Lord, excerpts from the Gospel of Matthew and Antiphon 4 from the Holy Passion Sequence. The simple direction focuses on the face and the evocative voice of the great actress, while in some parts of her speech she makes use of photographic and film material. The broadcasts were shown for the first time in April 1979 by the television of the then YENED.

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