Greek Films Of The 1990s
A list of notable films produced in Greece in the 1990s. 1990s External links Greek film at the IMDb {{DEFAULTSORT:Greek Films Of The 1990s Lists of Greek films by decade, 1990s Lists of 1990s films, Greek 1990s in Greece, Films ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Greece
Greece,, or , romanized: ', officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the southern tip of the Balkans, and is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Greece shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the northeast. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of the Geography of Greece, mainland, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Sea of Crete and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin, featuring List of islands of Greece, thousands of islands. The country consists of nine Geographic regions of Greece, traditional geographic regions, and has a population of approximately 10.4 million. Athens is the nation's capital and List of cities and towns in Greece, largest city, followed by Thessaloniki and Patras. Greece is considered the cradle of Western culture, Western civilization, being the birthplace of Athenian ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1992 In Film
The year 1992 in film involved many significant film releases. Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 1992 by worldwide gross are as follows: Events * August 24 – Production begins on '' Jurassic Park''. Awards 1992 wide-release films January–March April–June July–September October–December Notable films released in 1992 United States unless stated # *'' 1492: Conquest of Paradise'', directed by Ridley Scott, starring Gérard Depardieu, Sigourney Weaver, Armand Assante, Loren Dean – (Spain/U.K./France) *'' 1991: The Year Punk Broke'' *'' 588 rue paradis'', Directed by Henri Verneuil, starring Richard Berry and Omar Sharif – (France) A *'' Afterburn'', directed by Robert Markowitz, starring Laura Dern, Robert Loggia, Vincent Spano, Michael Rooker *''Agantuk'' (The Stranger), directed by Satyajit Ray – (India) – winner of FIPRESCI Award at Venice Film Festival *''Al-Lail'' (The Night) – (Syria) *''Aladdin'', directed by John Mus ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Maria Skoula
Maria may refer to: People * Mary, mother of Jesus * Maria (given name), a popular given name in many languages Place names Extraterrestrial *170 Maria, a Main belt S-type asteroid discovered in 1877 * Lunar maria (plural of ''mare''), large, dark basaltic plains on Earth's Moon Terrestrial *Maria, Maevatanana, Madagascar * Maria, Quebec, Canada *Maria, Siquijor, the Philippines *María, Spain, in Andalusia *Îles Maria, French Polynesia * María de Huerva, Aragon, Spain * Villa Maria (other) Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Maria'' (1947 film), Swedish film * ''Maria'' (1975 film), Swedish film * ''Maria'' (2003 film), Romanian film * ''Maria'' (2019 film), Filipino film * ''Maria'' (2021 film), Canadian film directed by Alec Pronovost * ''Maria'' (Sinhala film), Sri Lankan upcoming film Literature * ''María'' (novel), an 1867 novel by Jorge Isaacs * ''Maria'' (Ukrainian novel), a 1934 novel by the Ukrainian writer Ulas Samchuk * ''Maria'' (play), a 1935 p ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nikos Georgakis
Nikos ( el, Νίκος, ''Níkos'') is a Greek given name. It originates from Greek ''Nikolaos'', which means "victory of the people".Liddell & Scott, Abridged Greek Lexicon Although used as a proper first name, Nikos is also a popular nickname of the original Nikolaos (Greek) or Nicholas (English). People *Nikos Alefantos, Greek football coach *Nikos Aliagas, Greek TV host * Nikos Anastopoulos, Greek footballer *Nikos Arabatzis, Greek footballer *Nikos Argiropoulos, Greek basketball player * Nikos Babaniotis, Greek footballer *Nikos Barboudis, Greek footballer *Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player *Nikos Beloyannis, Greek communist and resistance leader *Nikos Boudouris, Greek basketball player * Nikos Boutzikos, Greek footballer *Nikos Christodoulou, Greek conductor and composer * Nikos Christodoulides, Greek Cypriot politician *Nikos Dabizas, Greek footballer * Nikos Dimitrakos, American ice-hockey player *Nikos Dimou, Greek writer * Nikos Ekonomou, Greek basketball player * ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lefteris Dimakopoulos
Lefteris Dimakopoulos is a Greek film released in 1993, directed by Periklis Hoursoglou. The film stars Nikos Georgakis, Maria Skoula and Nikos Orphanos. The film won four awards in Greek State Film Awards, as well the best film award in Greek Film Critics Association Awards. Plot The story takes place during the last years of the Junta. Lefteris, a young man with dreams aspires to become a successful and free man. So he leaves from his agricultural village to study in the Polytechnic University of Athens. In Athens, he lives with his girlfriend Dimitra, despite the opposition of his uncle who pay tuitions of his studies. Nevertheless, the next years, he feels that his relation with Dimitra becomes an obstacle to his ambitions. Finally he breaks up with his girlfriend. After many years he has become a successful engineer, but a visit of his best friend reminds him in the lost love with Dimitra. Then, he perceives that he hadn't won happiness. Cast *Nikos Georgakis as Lefteris *M ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Greek State Film Awards
The Greek State Film Awards ( el, Κρατικά Βραβεία Κινηματογράφου) was a part of Thessaloniki International Film Festival concerning exclusively Greek movies. It was one of the most important events in Greek cinema, from its institution in 1992 until 2008. Until 1991, only Greek movies participated in the Thessaloniki Film Festival. Since 1992 the festival became international and a separate award was instituted for Greek movies. At first the new award was named State Film Awards and later State Film Quality Awards (Κρατικά Κινηματογραφικά Βραβεία Ποιότητας). It was given out by the Greek Ministry of Culture. Apart from the best film award there were awards in other categories such as the best actor, actress, best director etc. In 2009, during the 50th Thessaloniki Festival, the Greek filmmakers decided to boycott the awards. The awards were subsequently abolished by a bill of the Ministry of Culture. It has since bee ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Thessaloniki International Film Festival
The Thessaloniki International Film Festival (TIFF), organized by the cultural institution of the same name under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Culture, is held every November in Thessaloniki.TIFF features international competition sections, and its program includes tributes to major filmmakers and national cinemas, as well as sidebar events such as masterclasses, exhibitions, live concerts and workshops. In addition to TIFF, its parent cultural institution holds the annual Thessaloniki Documentary Festival (TDF) in March. Overview The Thessaloniki International Film Festival focuses on independent cinema and emerging filmmakers from around the world. The festival serves as an essential platform for film professionals from Greece and Southeast Europe. The event attracts an audience of more than 80.000. Hundreds of Greek and foreign guests, including major figures of the international film scene, have attended TIFF. TIFF is held at the historical “Olympion” theater ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gerasimos Skiadaresis
Gerasimos Skiadaresis ( el, Γεράσιμος Σκιαδαρέσης; born 18 December 1960) is a Greek actor. He also worked in theatre in E. Chatzikou School which he began in 1982. He is married to the actress Bessie Malfa. Theatre *'' La Moschetta'' *A play from Molière *'' Louves'' *'' Oleanna'' (David Mamet David Alan Mamet (; born November 30, 1947) is an American playwright, filmmaker, and author. He won a Pulitzer Prize and received Tony Award, Tony nominations for his plays ''Glengarry Glen Ross'' (1984) and ''Speed-the-Plow'' (1988). He first ...) *'' I stella me ta kokkina gantia'' (''Η Στέλλα με τα κόκκινα γάντια'' = '' Stella With Red Gloves'', by Iakavos Kabanellis) *'' After the Rain'' Filmography Television External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Skiadaresis Gerasimos 1960 births Living people Greek male actors 21st-century Greek male actors 20th-century Greek male actors Actors from Patras ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sotiris Goritsas
Sotirios ( el, Σωτήριος) or Sotiris () is a male given name of Greek origin, meaning "salvation" (, ). Sotiria () is the female version of the name. It may refer to: People Politicians and statespersons *Sotirios Hatzigakis (born 1944), Greek politician and former government minister *Sotiris Kouvelas (born 1936), Greek politician and former government minister *Sotirios Krokidas (1852–1924), former Prime Minister of Greece * Sotirios Sotiropoulos (1831–1898), former Prime Minister of Greece Writers and journalists *Soterios Johnson Greek-American radio journalist, host of National Public Radio's Morning Addition for the New York City area on WNYC * Sotiris Kakisis (born 1954), Greek poet, translator, journalist, lyricist and screenwriter *Sotiris Trivizas (born 1960), Greek poet, essayist and translator Musicians * Sotiria Bellou (1921–1997), Greek singer and performer of the Greek rebetiko style of music Actors *Sotiris Moustakas (1940–2007), Greek comic act ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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From The Snow
''From the Snow'' ( el, Απ' το χιόνι) is a Greek drama film directed by Sotiris Goritsas. The film released in 1993 and stars Gerasimos Skiadaresis. The film won the Golden Alexander award in Thessaloniki Film Festival and the Best Movie Award in Greek State Film Awards. Plot A few men from South Albania (North Epirus) immigrate to Greece during the Albanian crisis. The film follows their travel for a better life in Greece. After crossing the borders on foot, they arrive in Athens with every transport means. There, they face the racism from local society. Some people help them but the difficulties are so many that they decide to return to their village in Albania. Cast *Gerasimos Skiadaresis Gerasimos Skiadaresis ( el, Γεράσιμος Σκιαδαρέσης; born 18 December 1960) is a Greek actor. He also worked in theatre in E. Chatzikou School which he began in 1982. He is married to the actress Bessie Malfa. Theatre *'' La ... * Vasias Eleftheriadis * Mania ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1993 In Film
The year 1993 in film involved many significant films, including the blockbuster hits '' Jurassic Park'', '' The Fugitive'' and '' The Firm''. (For more about films in foreign languages, check sources in those languages.) Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 1993 by worldwide gross are as follows: Events * January 1 – China Film Import & Export Corporation ends its 40-year monopoly distributing all films in China, with 16 other Chinese film studios now responsible for distributing their own films. * January 29 – '' Bram Stoker's Dracula'' opens in the United Kingdom setting an opening weekend record of £2,633,635 million. * March 31 – Actor Brandon Lee is accidentally killed during the filming of ''The Crow''. * May 27 – Actress Kim Basinger files for bankruptcy after a California judge initially orders her to pay $8.9 million for refusing to honor a verbal contract to star in the film ''Boxing Helena''. As a result, Basinger loses the town that she purc ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |