Archive of films Homecoming / I epistrofi
Greece
2007, 98 min
Section:
Variety Critics’ Choice: Europe Now!
Year: 2008
The long-running antipathy of Greeks toward Albanian migrants finds a solid dramatic base in The Homecoming, a notable first feature by writer-director Vassilis Douvlis. Chamber drama centered on a handsome young Albanian who’s employed by a Greek couple clearly draws some inspiration from The Postman Always Rings Twice, but is much more than just a yarn of sexual betrayal.
Synopsis
The notable first feature by writer-director Vassilis Douvlis, The Homecoming is a chamber drama centered on a handsome young Albanian who’s employed by a Greek couple. While it clearly draws some inspiration from The Postman Always Rings Twice, it is much more than just a yarn of sexual betrayal. Opening follows Ilias (Arto Apartian), who returns to his home in central Greece with his younger wife, Eleni (Maria Skoula). After Ilias employs an illegal immigrant, Petro (Artur Luzi), pic switches to Eleni’s viewpoint, as the lonely, still attractive woman finds a fellow soul to talk to in Petro. Their cautious, incremental relationship, under the stern eyes of the autocratic Ilias, is beautifully written and played.
Contacts
Greek Film Centre
7 Dionissiou Areopagitou, 117 42, Athens
Greece
Tel: +30 210 367 850 0
Fax: +30 210 3648269
E-mail: [email protected]
www: www.gfc.gr
CL Productions
Vrilissou str. 65, 11476, Athens
Greece
Tel: +30 210 641 270 0
Fax: +30 210 641 270 9
E-mail: [email protected]
www: www.clproductions.gr
About the film
Color, 35 mm
Section: | Variety Critics’ Choice: Europe Now! |
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Director: | Vassilis Douvlis |
Screenplay: | Vassilis Douvlis |
Dir. of Photography: | Costis Gikas |
Music: | Thodoris Abazis |
Editor: | Ioanna Spiliopoulou |
Producer: | Costas Lambropoulos |
Production: | CL Productions |
Cast: | Maria Skoula, Arto Apartian, Artur Luzi, Elissavet Nazlidou |
Contact: | Greek Film Centre, CL Productions |
Guests
Vassilis Douvlis
Film Director, Film Director
Evi Lazari
Film Institution Rep.
Dimitris Sofianopoulos
Film Institution Rep.