Art
Yannis Tsarouchis
Born January 13, 1910 · Piraeus, Kingdom of Greece
Died July 20, 1989 · aged 79
Yannis Tsarouchis (Greek: Γιάννης Τσαρούχης; 13 January 1910 – 20 July 1989) was a Greek modernist painter and set designer who achieved international fame, and was "known in particular for his homoerotic subjects," including soldiers, sailors, and nude males. Born in Piraeus, he studied at the Athens School of Fine Arts (1929–1935). He was also a student of Photios Kontoglou, who introduced him t…
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Stella · 1955Stella
★ 6.91955
MovieRomanceDrama
The story of a young, wild woman who doesn't want to compromise and settle down. Stella is a restless, rebellious Greek woman who plays with men and enjoys her life as much as she can. But when she meets a young footballer, things get mixed up. She loves him but she loves her freedom too. So it's about time she made an important choice.
A Matter of Dignity · 1958A 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.
Our Last Spring · 1960Our Last Spring
★ 6.61960
MovieDrama
The lives of two male Greek teens and the young daughter of the British Ambassador in Greece are turned upside down when the best friend of a teenage gang leader dies. Meanwhile, a love triangle is developed between the three characters.
The Song of Pain · 1953The Song of Pain
★ 8.01953
MovieRomanceDrama
Thirty-five years must pass before Alekos (Michael Nikolopoulos) and Lia (Inda Christinaki) can unite their lives. During this time, unpleasant things will happen and plots will be hatched to keep them apart.
Windfall in Athens · 1954Windfall 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?
The Girl of the Neighbourhood · 1954The Girl of the Neighbourhood
★ 4.61954
MovieDramaMusic
Spyros, an honest young man from a poor neighborhood, owns a small coffee shop. His only friends are the shoe shiner Tsichlas and the drunkard Barba-Stamos. One day, he decides that the time has come to ask for Pitsa's hand in marriage. The poor neighborhood and its people pressure Pitsa, who can't take it anymore and runs away from home during the engagement. She runs into Didi, a playboy who, in an effort to pay off his debts, supplies beautiful girls to a rich old man.
Eva · 1953Eva
★ 4.81953
MovieDramaRomance
Young Antinoos is on vacation on an island where he meets a seductive woman, Eva, who is having a miserable time with her middle-aged husband, Alekos. Eva is attracted to Antinoos, who is her missing part, but at the same time, she feels guilty and tries to suppress her passion.
Seven Against Thebes · 1983Seven Against Thebes
1983
Movie
Seven Against Thebes (Ancient Greek: Ἑπτὰ ἐπὶ Θήβας, Hepta epi Thēbas; Latin: Septem contra Thebas) is the third play in an Oedipus-themed trilogy produced by Aeschylus in 467 BC. The trilogy is sometimes referred to as the Oedipodea.[2] It concerns the battle between an Argive army, led by seven champions including Polynices who were called the Seven against Thebes, and the army of Thebes led by Eteocles and his supporters. The trilogy won the first prize at the Athens City Dionysia.
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