Polyxeni (2017)

In 1955 a couple of prominent Greek Istanbulites adopt an orphan Greek girl from the town of their origin. They offer her a powerful family name and ensure her devotion. Twelve-year-old ... See full summary »

Director:

Dora Masklavanou

Writer:

Dora Masklavanou

Stars:

Katia Goulioni, Özgür Emre Yildirim, Lydia Fotopoulou

8 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Katia Goulioni	...	Polyxeni
Özgür Emre Yildirim	...	Kerem
Lydia Fotopoulou	...	Mother
Akilas Karazisis	...	Father
Alexandros Mylonas	...	Priest
Ivonni Maltezou	...	Neighbour
Errikos Litsis	...	Lawyer
Argyris Pandazaras	...	Brother (as Argiris Pantazaras)
Costas Xikominos	...	Shop owner
Vassilis Koukalani	...	Legal officer
Nikos Karathanos	...	Savas Dimadis
Siamak Etemadi	...	Janitor
Meletis Georgiadis	...	Orphanage director
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Maria Eglezaki	...	Woman for adoption
Nikos Gelia	...	Assistant lawyer

Storyline

In 1955 a couple of prominent Greek Istanbulites adopt an orphan Greek girl from the town of their origin. They offer her a powerful family name and ensure her devotion. Twelve-year-old Polyxeni is separated from her younger brother. She embarks on a new life and a future that looks bright. She receives an education, comes of age and falls in love. She has a lust for life, while unsuspicious of the devious plan of annihilation that others are weaving behind her back, targeting her large inheritance.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Greece

Language:

Greek Turkish

Release Date:

14 December 2017 (Greece)

Also Known As:

Polyxeni

Filming Locations:

Athens, Greece

Box Office

Budget:

EUR450,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$38,920

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blonde Audiovisual Productions, Greek Film Center, Hellenic Radio & Television (ERT)

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39:1