Vasilis Vafeas

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Vasilis Vafeas

Vasilis Vafeas (Greek: Βασίλης Βαφέας) is a distinguished Greek film and theater director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born in 1944 in Alexandria, Egypt, and settled in Athens during his teenage years.

Known For

Day OffDay Off · 1982
Day Off
★ 3.41982
MovieComedy
Against the backdrop of Athens' bustling streets, a Greek white-collar worker starts his day off by doing various errands, and even though he hasn't worked all day, in reality, he is exhausted. Is this what his typical day off looks like?
Behind the Curtain: Akis PanouBehind the Curtain: Akis Panou · 1977
Behind the Curtain: Akis Panou
1977
MovieDocumentary
Akis Panou explains the connection between his songs and his need to capture moments, emotions, and experiences, while also discussing how he perceives lyrics. Interwoven are scenes of him playing the bouzouki and performing alongside Manolis Mitsias the songs *"O Trellos"* and *"Zoi Mou"*. The program also includes footage of Akis Panou crafting a bouzouki in his workshop. He explains how he got involved in instrument making, while also talking about his relationship with painting and copper engraving.
Every SaturdayEvery Saturday · 1999
Every Saturday
★ 7.01999
MovieComedy
A divorced actor meets his 15-year-old son each Saturday. While the father encounters professional and relationship problems in his everyday life, his son is anxious about his first date with a girl.
Eastern PeripheryEastern Periphery · 1979
Eastern Periphery
★ 9.01979
MovieComedy
A young chemical engineer finds a new job in a multinational corporation. As he climbs the career ladder, he loses his humanity.
Cosmic anatomyCosmic anatomy · 1993
Cosmic anatomy
★ 7.01993
MovieDrama
A multi-talented artist, Grigoris Semitekolo, in his attempt to escape the modern bustling world and wishing to relive his childhood innocence, escapes to Samos. A girl will guide him around the island and bring him into contact with the people of the port in Karlovasi, in order to set up a few-minute happening. The happening is watched by quite a few people, and an unrepeatable and primary communication is created. This communication is recorded in this experimental film.
The Love of UlyssesThe Love of Ulysses · 1984
The Love of Ulysses
★ 4.01984
MovieComedyDrama
Odysseus, a typical bourgeois, married and father of two, is working in the accounting department of a large company when he is suddenly fired, leaving him stranded. Now unemployed, with severance pay in his pocket, he wanders aimlessly around summer Athens. In his wanderings he meets a girl who represents for him the lost youth. He follows her everywhere, but every now and then he loses sight of her and worries. It's a wander from Athens to Hydra, and yet it's full of surprises, funny moments, but also suspense.
120 Decibels120 Decibels · 1987
120 Decibels
★ 6.71987
MovieDrama
After having an accident Nassos is brought into a hospital where he lies in coma without regaining his consciousness. All his friends visit him and each of them remembers the most important moments of their friendships.
The Red DaisyThe Red Daisy · 1990
The Red Daisy
★ 6.01990
MovieComedy
An employee of a pharmaceutical company is unjustly accused of doping a racehorse and finds refuge in a provincial troupe, where he becomes the man for all errands.

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