Lela Karayanni: the Fragrance of a Heroine (2005)

The Bouboulina of the Greek resistance

Moments from the action and personality of Lela Karagianni, the legendary ""Bouboulina"" of the Resistance, are portrayed through the tender, personal perspective of her son, Giorgos. Wanted during the German Occupation, the young man secretly met with his mother, Lela, for the needs of the struggle. Yet, even under those harsh conditions, he had the chance to experience the tenderness and affection of the heroine, who never ceased to be a mother. Illegal film footage captures rare images of Occupied Athens, while Giorgos’ fragmented memories still carry something of ""Violetta di Parma,"" Lela Karagianni's favorite perfume.

Director: Vassilis Loules
Genre: Documentary, War, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 30 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Vangelis Fambas
Editing: Dimitris Giannakopoulos, Takis Koumoundouros
Production: ERT
Country: Greece
Language: ελληνικά
Original Language: el
More Films by Director: Vassilis Loules
More Films in Genre: Documentary, War, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lela Karayanni: the Fragrance of a Heroine about?
Moments from the action and personality of Lela Karagianni, the legendary ""Bouboulina"" of the Resistance, are portrayed through the tender, personal perspective of her son, Giorgos. Wanted during the German Occupation, the young man secretly met with his mother, Lela, for the needs of the struggle. Yet, even under those harsh conditions, he had the chance to experience the tenderness and affection of the heroine, who never ceased to be a mother. Illegal film footage captures rare images of Occupied Athens, while Giorgos’ fragmented memories still carry something of ""Violetta di Parma,"" Lela Karagianni's favorite perfume.
Who directed Lela Karayanni: the Fragrance of a Heroine?
Lela Karayanni: the Fragrance of a Heroine was directed by Vassilis Loules.
Who stars in Lela Karayanni: the Fragrance of a Heroine?
Lela Karayanni: the Fragrance of a Heroine stars Yorgos Karayannis.
How long is Lela Karayanni: the Fragrance of a Heroine?
Lela Karayanni: the Fragrance of a Heroine has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is Lela Karayanni: the Fragrance of a Heroine?
Lela Karayanni: the Fragrance of a Heroine is a Documentary, War, History, TV Movie film.
Where was Lela Karayanni: the Fragrance of a Heroine produced?
Lela Karayanni: the Fragrance of a Heroine was produced in Greece.