Rembetiko

Rembetiko

rempetiko rembetiko mousiki

1983 · 110 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama, Music

The story of a group of Rembetes, singers and musicians of the Greek equivalent to the blues, in the early decades of the 20th century, seen through the eyes of a young female singer.

Directed by Costas Ferris · Written by Costas Ferris

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