Daphnis and Chloe (1931)

Daphnis and Chloe (1931) poster

In Lesvos, shepherd Lamonas someday finds an abandoned baby boy suckling a goat and adopts it, and names him Daphnis. Around the same time, another shepherd, Dryantas, finds too an abandoned baby girl and adopts it, naming her Chloe. Daphnis and Chloe grow together and, passing the threshold of puberty feel the buzz of first love. They do not know yet what is happening to them, until a beautiful woman who desires Daphnis, initiates him into the secrets of love. Daphnis in turn initiates Chloe, too. In the meantime, it is revealed that Daphnis is the son of Lord Dionysiofani, and Chloe daughter of a ruler of the island, Megacles.

Director: Orestis Laskos
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 68 min
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Country: Greece
Language: No Language
Original Language: el

Keywords

based on novel or book, silent film, ancient greece

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daphnis and Chloe about?
In Lesvos, shepherd Lamonas someday finds an abandoned baby boy suckling a goat and adopts it, and names him Daphnis. Around the same time, another shepherd, Dryantas, finds too an abandoned baby girl and adopts it, naming her Chloe. Daphnis and Chloe grow together and, passing the threshold of puberty feel the buzz of first love. They do not know yet what is happening to them, until a beautiful woman who desires Daphnis, initiates him into the secrets of love. Daphnis in turn initiates Chloe, too. In the meantime, it is revealed that Daphnis is the son of Lord Dionysiofani, and Chloe daughter of a ruler of the island, Megacles.
Who directed Daphnis and Chloe?
Daphnis and Chloe was directed by Orestis Laskos.
Who stars in Daphnis and Chloe?
Daphnis and Chloe stars Apollon Marsyas, Lucy Matli, Μαρίκα Ραυτοπούλου, Giannis Avlonitis.
How long is Daphnis and Chloe?
Daphnis and Chloe has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
What genre is Daphnis and Chloe?
Daphnis and Chloe is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was Daphnis and Chloe produced?
Daphnis and Chloe was produced in Greece.