A Bitter Song (1990)
Writer/director Athina Tsoulis's short film is a portrait of an immigrant Greek family in 1950s Auckland. The story focusses on middle child Thalia (Alexa Tsoulis Reay), who enjoys a close relationship with her mother Despina (Vicky Yiannoutsos). Father Dimitri (Yianni Tsitsiridakis) is a macho former soldier who frustrates his wife with his frequent nights out at the 'mens' club'. When Thalia goes to hospital for an operation, her feelings about her dad change. Tsoulis was born in Greece and grew up in Australia in a large Greek community.
Director: Athina Tsoulis
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: July 13, 1990
Cast
- Penelope Collins - Sister
- Vicky Yiannoutsos - Despina
- Karla Eichblatt - Child in Hospital
- Jessica Harding - Child in Hospital
- Terry Hurst - Child In Hospital
- Robert Key - Teddyboy
- Lucy Lawless - Nurse 1
Screenplay
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Athina Tsoulis
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Bitter Song about?
- Writer/director Athina Tsoulis's short film is a portrait of an immigrant Greek family in 1950s Auckland. The story focusses on middle child Thalia (Alexa Tsoulis Reay), who enjoys a close relationship with her mother Despina (Vicky Yiannoutsos). Father Dimitri (Yianni Tsitsiridakis) is a macho former soldier who frustrates his wife with his frequent nights out at the 'mens' club'. When Thalia goes to hospital for an operation, her feelings about her dad change. Tsoulis was born in Greece and grew up in Australia in a large Greek community.
- Who directed A Bitter Song?
- A Bitter Song was directed by Athina Tsoulis.
- Who stars in A Bitter Song?
- A Bitter Song stars Penelope Collins, Vicky Yiannoutsos, Karla Eichblatt, Jessica Harding, Terry Hurst, Robert Key.
- How long is A Bitter Song?
- A Bitter Song has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is A Bitter Song?
- A Bitter Song is a Drama film.