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Soul Kicking
''Soul Kicking'' ( el, η ψυχή στο στόμα) is a 2006 Greek drama film directed by Yannis Economides. Cast * Errikos Litsis - Takis * Vangelis Mourikis - Periklis * Maria Kehayioglou - Eirini * Giannis Voulgarakis - Giorgos * Maria Nafpliotou Maria Nafpliotou is a Greece, Greek actress. In addition to lead roles in Greek television and movies, she has delivered many leading roles on the stage, and is also a dancer. Nafpliotou was born in Athens and still resides there. She took up da ... - Popi * Costas Xikominos - Tzimis References External links * 2006 drama films 2006 films Greek drama films 2000s Greek films {{Greece-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yannis Economides
Yannis Economides ( el, Γιάννης Οικονομίδης; born in Limassol, Cyprus), is a Greek Cypriot screenwriter and filmmaker, who is considered to be one of the leading creators of modern Greek cinema. His films explore themes of emotional and physical violence, alongside the collapse of petty-bourgeois society and the pathologies of today's families. They are characterized by their extreme use of profanity and depiction of graphic violence. Economides has cited fellow Greek filmmakers like Kostas Manoussakis, Alexis Damianos, Tonia Marketaki among others, as well as directors from the international scene such as the Coen Brothers, Robert Altman, Ken Loach, John Cassavetes, Gaspar Noé, Louis Malle and Richard Brooks as influences on his work. Early life Yannis Economides was born in Limassol in 1967, the eldest of three siblings. According to him, even though he was young when the 1974 Cypriot coup d'état took place, this experience has left an impression on him and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Errikos Litsis
Errikos Litsis ( el, Ερρίκος Λίτσης; born 1955 in Athens) is a Greek actor. Errikos is best known for his performance as Dimitris in the 2002 cult movie ''Matchbox'' and as Takis in the 2005 film ''Soul Kicking''. Selected filmography * ''Matchbox'' (2002) * '' Tsiou'' (2005) * ''Soul Kicking'' (2006) * '' Ores koinis isyhias'' (2006) * '' Parees'' (2007) * '' Small Crime'' (2008) * '' Kantina '' (2009) * ''Paradise'' (2011) * ''Amerika Square'' (2016) * ''1968 The year was highlighted by protests and other unrests that occurred worldwide. Events January–February * January 5 – "Prague Spring": Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. * Januar ...'' (2018) References External links * Greek male actors 21st-century Greek male actors Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Male actors from Athens {{Greece-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vangelis Mourikis
Vangelis Mourikis ( el, Βαγγέλης Μουρίκης) is a Greek film actor. He has appeared in more than thirty films since 1982. He studied in Australia where he did his first works. In 1990s he returned to Greece and devoted himself to independent cinema. He has won seven awards both leading and supporting actor. He has collaborated with many directors of new Greek cinema including Thodoros Maragos, Yannis Economides, Nikos Grammatikos, Pantelis Voulgaris, Athina Rachel Tsangari Athina Rachel Tsangari (, ; born 2 April 1966) is a Greek filmmaker. Some of her most notable works include her feature films, '' The Slow Business of Going'' (2000), ''Attenberg'' (2010) and ''Chevalier'' (2015) as well as the co-production of ..., and Georgis Grigorakis. Filmography Awards References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mourikis, Vangelis Living people Greek male film actors Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Busan International Film Festival
The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF, previously Pusan International Film Festival, PIFF), held annually in Haeundae-gu, Busan (''also'' Pusan), South Korea, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. The first festival, held from 13 to 21 September 1996, was also the first international film festival in Korea. The main focus of the BIFF is to introduce new films and first-time directors, especially those from Asian countries. Another notable feature is the appeal of the festival to young people, both in terms of the large youthful audience it attracts and through its efforts to develop and promote young talent. In 1999, the Pusan Promotion Plan (renamed Asian Project Market in 2011) was established to connect new directors to funding sources. The 16th BIFF in 2011 saw the festival move to a new permanent home, the Busan Cinema Center in Centum City. History * 1st Busan International Film Festival, 13–21 September 1996 : Films screened: 173 films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathimerini
''Kathimerini'' (Greek: Η Καθημερινή, pronounced kaθimeriˈni meaning ''The Daily'') is a daily, political and financial morning newspaper published in Athens. Its first edition was printed on September 15, 1919. and it is considered the leading newspaper in Greece, with both the highest circulation and a strong digital presence. It is published in Greek and there is also an English edition, both print and digital. ''Kathimerini English Edition'' is published in Greece and Cyprus along with the ''New York Times International''. ''Kathimerini'' also produces a wide range of leading magazines, including ''Vogue Greece'' with ''Conde Nast International'', as well as publications for The Walt Disney Company Greece. Considered Greece's paper of record, ''Kathimerini'' traditionally identifies with a broad range of the political spectrum, from the liberal center to the moderate right, while covering the positions and hosting analyses from all the main political parties an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria Nafpliotou
Maria Nafpliotou is a Greece, Greek actress. In addition to lead roles in Greek television and movies, she has delivered many leading roles on the stage, and is also a dancer. Nafpliotou was born in Athens and still resides there. She took up dancing while at school, initially with the Rodopi Kouvari Dancing School but continued her studies at the Rallou Manou Professional Dancing School, whence she graduated. After she completed her studies, she started her career as a professional dancer as a member of Rallou Manou's ''Greek Chorodram'' (1987-1992) and a member of the modern dancing group ''Andromeda'' (1990-1992). From 1992 to 1996 she was the lead dancer for the dance theater group ''Roes'', formed by Sofia Spyratou. In 1992 she made her first appearance on the big screen in the movie ''Island''. In 1993 she was the leading lady of the short-length film ''From Now On'' (Apo do kai pera) by Maria Douza. From 1996 to 1998 she studied drama at the George Kimoulis ''Modern Theate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 Drama Films
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2006 Films
The following is an overview of events in 2006, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths. Evaluation of the year Legendary film critic Philip French of ''The Guardian'' described 2006 as "an outstanding year for British cinema". He went on to emphasize, "Six of our well-established directors have made highly individual films of real distinction: Michael Winterbottom's ''A Cock and Bull Story'', Ken Loach's Palme d'Or winner '' The Wind That Shakes the Barley'', Christopher Nolan's ''The Prestige'', Stephen Frears's ''The Queen'', Paul Greengrass's '' United 93'' and Nicholas Hytner's ''The History Boys''. Two young directors made confident debuts, both offering a jaundiced view of contemporary Britain: Andrea Arnold's Red Road and Paul Andrew Williams's London to Brighton. In addition the gifted Mexican Alfonso Cuaron came here to make the dystopian thriller '' Children of Men''." He also stated, "In the (Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greek Drama Films
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