Manos Loizos

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Manos Loizos

Born October 22, 1937 · Alexandria, Egypt

Died September 17, 1982 · aged 44

Manos Loïzos (Greek: Μάνος Λοΐζος; 1937–1982) was one of the most important Greek music composers of the 20th century. He was born on 22 October 1937 to Greek Cypriot immigrants in Alexandria, Egypt. His parents came from the small village of Agioi Vavatsinias, in the district of Larnaca, Cyprus. Loizos moved to Athens at the age of 17 intending to study pharmacology but soon gave up his studies …

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ProvocationProvocation · 1971
Provocation
4.61971
MovieDramaRomance
Angelos holds nothing in Greece. His sweetheart married his former friend, the woman who once was his first, killed. Here it is just waiting for disappointment, so all the money he buys a ticket to Australia. But while the young man is waiting for departure in his life to happen a new love experience. A chance meeting with Isabella on the ship that was carrying him to Athens, would be for Angelos another test, would lead to a meeting with the past and will be the key to unlocking the old crime.
Letters from AmericaLetters from America · 1972
Letters from America
1972
Movie
The letters of an immigrant from Gytheio who went to America at the turn of the 20th century.
Trouba '67Trouba '67 · 1967
Trouba '67
6.61967
MovieDrama
A dark atmosphere pervades this film in true noir fashion. So does the feeling that our principals are trapped. They fight their way against economic forces and their status in life, and love might conquer all.
Vacation to Our CyprusVacation to Our Cyprus · 1971
Vacation to Our Cyprus
7.01971
MovieComedy
The heirs of two Cypriot winemakers and sworn rivals visit incognito the city of Paphos to flee from two arranged marriages of convenience, only to meet and fall in love. Is this a star-crossed affair in the likes of Romeo and Juliet?
Aliki the DictatorAliki the Dictator · 1972
Aliki the Dictator
4.51972
MovieComedyDrama
A young woman arrives in Athens with her dog after the death of her father, the head of a bouzouki band that broke up because television took away their work. She settles in the humble home of a friend, who is married to a petty crook, and looks for work. At some point, she meets a blind student and a mutual attraction develops between them, which blossoms into love.
The LeventopaidoThe Leventopaido · 1969
The Leventopaido
4.51969
MovieDrama
Aristos, a ship worker and singer at a popular tavern in the evening, is preparing to marry a poor girl, Maryio. One night at the shop comes the rich Elena, which hides the truth about her financial situation, he falls in love with her and separates him from Maryio. However, after an accident, the real identity of Elena is revealed, as is the fact that she is betrothed. Elena, seeing the misfortune she has scattered around her, pretends that Aristos was just an adventure for her and lets him return to Maryio.
Songs of FireSongs of Fire · 1975
Songs of Fire
6.61975
MovieMusicDocumentary
A documentary about the resistance of the people against the millitary Greek junta.
EvdokiaEvdokia · 1971
Evdokia
7.11971
MovieDrama
A prostitute (Evdokia) meets a sergeant (Yorgos). They fall in love and get married after a short love affair. Her profession, however, is a barrier for their relationship. They try to stay together and overcome their inner conflicts, but the social environment crushes them.

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