Leukada, the Island of the Poets (1958)
For Leucada has no beginning, and no end…
Considered the first creative documentary in Greek cinematic history, this short homage shot by Roviros Manthoulis as his debut film on the island of Lefkada in 1958, commissioned by the Hellenic Press Office, is nothing short of a voyage through a land that takes the poetry of everyday life as its guide, since every image – be it sweeping or small – of this stunningly beautiful island is “translated” via the voice-over into a story forged from many ages of myths and traditions.
Director: Roviros Manthoulis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: December 10, 1958
Cast
- Thanos Kotsopoulos - Narrator
Screenplay
Editing: Roviros Manthoulis
Language: ελληνικά
Original Language: el
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Leukada, the Island of the Poets about?
- Considered the first creative documentary in Greek cinematic history, this short homage shot by Roviros Manthoulis as his debut film on the island of Lefkada in 1958, commissioned by the Hellenic Press Office, is nothing short of a voyage through a land that takes the poetry of everyday life as its guide, since every image – be it sweeping or small – of this stunningly beautiful island is “translated” via the voice-over into a story forged from many ages of myths and traditions.
- Who directed Leukada, the Island of the Poets?
- Leukada, the Island of the Poets was directed by Roviros Manthoulis.
- Who stars in Leukada, the Island of the Poets?
- Leukada, the Island of the Poets stars Thanos Kotsopoulos.
- How long is Leukada, the Island of the Poets?
- Leukada, the Island of the Poets has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Leukada, the Island of the Poets?
- Leukada, the Island of the Poets is a Documentary film.