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Polyxeni (2017)

| Drama | 14 December 2017 (Greece)
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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 | See full cast & crew »
7 wins & 2 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Credited cast:
Katia Goulioni Katia Goulioni ... Polyxeni
Özgür Emre Yildirim ... Kerem
Lydia Fotopoulou Lydia Fotopoulou ... Mother
Akilas Karazisis ... Father
Alexandros Mylonas ... Priest
Ivonni Maltezou Ivonni Maltezou ... Neighbour
Errikos Litsis ... Lawyer
Argiris Pantazaras ... Brother
Costas Xikominos ... Shop owner
Vassilis Koukalani ... Legal officer
Nikos Karathanos ... Savas Dimadis
Siamak Etemadi Siamak Etemadi ... Janitor
Meletis Georgiadis ... Orphanage director
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Nikos Gelia ... Assistant lawyer
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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. Written by Dora Masklavanou

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Greece

Language:

Greek | Turkish

Release Date:

14 December 2017 (Greece) See more »

Also Known As:

Πολυξένη: Μια ιστορία από την Πόλη See more »

Filming Locations:

Athens, Greece See more »
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Budget:

€450,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Blonde Audiovisual Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39:1
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