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Tasos Leivaditis

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Tasos Leivaditis

Born April 20, 1922 · Athens, Greece

Died October 30, 1988 · aged 66

Tasos Leivaditis (Greek: Τάσος Λειβαδίτης; 20 April 1922 – 30 October 1988) was a Greek poet, short story writer and literary critic who belonged to the postwar generation that was deeply marked by the struggles and failures of the communist movement. His early and politically committed poetry travelled through the ‘fire and sword’ of history, transforming in the end into powerful and paradoxical …

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Synoikia to OneiroSynoikia to Oneiro · 1961
Synoikia to Oneiro
★ 7.21961
MovieDrama
A poor neighborhood of Athens, Asyrmatos, is the center of the world for the people who live there and try in every way to escape from poverty and destitution. A handsome released youth, Ricos (Alekos Alexandrakis), is trying to make money, at the same time that his lover, Stefi (Aliki Georgoulis), is seeing other men and her father, Nekrophoras (Manos Katrakis), is trying to contribute in family finances. Rico will set up a job, but will spend the money raised before he can put it into action. As a result, one of his "partners" (Alekos Petsos) will commit suicide, leaving his pregnant wife, Eleni (Aleka Paizis), to her fate. Rikos, his beloved and her father, defeated and disappointed because of the expectations that were never fulfilled, will be forced to come to terms with the harsh reality.
Athens, Return to the AcropolisAthens, Return to the Acropolis · 1983
Athens, Return to the Acropolis
★ 8.11983
MovieDocumentary
A poetic visit to the city of Athens, based on paintings, poems and philosophical texts.
TriumphTriumph · 1962
Triumph
★ 10.01962
MovieDrama
An unexpected big break changes the life of a young, ambitious actor.

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Synoikia to OneiroSynoikia to Oneiro · 1961
Synoikia to Oneiro
★ 7.21961
MovieDrama
A poor neighborhood of Athens, Asyrmatos, is the center of the world for the people who live there and try in every way to escape from poverty and destitution. A handsome released youth, Ricos (Alekos Alexandrakis), is trying to make money, at the same time that his lover, Stefi (Aliki Georgoulis), is seeing other men and her father, Nekrophoras (Manos Katrakis), is trying to contribute in family finances. Rico will set up a job, but will spend the money raised before he can put it into action. As a result, one of his "partners" (Alekos Petsos) will commit suicide, leaving his pregnant wife, Eleni (Aleka Paizis), to her fate. Rikos, his beloved and her father, defeated and disappointed because of the expectations that were never fulfilled, will be forced to come to terms with the harsh reality.

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