Master of the Shadows (1991)
Shadow puppetry is not only part of the heritage of East Asia; Greece had its own traditional form of this popular art. In this leisurely drama, set in 1950s Athens, Antonis Barkis (Kostas Kasakos) is the master puppeteer for a traditional shadow show. However, although he is still making a living, it is clear that other forms of popular entertainment will soon supplant this one. This does not improve Antonis' temper, and his assistant's desires to modernize their entertainments only make it worse.
Director: Lefteris Xanthopoulos
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: May 26, 1991
Cast
- Kostas Kazakos - Αντώνης Μπάρκας
- Stratos Tzortzoglou - Θεοφάνης
- Dora Masklavanou - Αγγέλα
- Giorgos Ninios - Άγγελος
- Vlassis Bonatsos - Σίμος
- Patis Koutsaftis - Γιώργος
- Athinodoros Prousalis - Λάμπρος
- Thanos Grammenos
- Nina Michalopoulou - Δήμητρα
- Giorgos Manolas - Σπουργίτης
Screenplay
Music: Nikos Kypourgos
Editing: Kostas Iordanidis
Production: Greek Film Centre, Greek Television ET-1
Country: Greece
Language: ελληνικά
Original Language: el
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Master of the Shadows about?
- Shadow puppetry is not only part of the heritage of East Asia; Greece had its own traditional form of this popular art. In this leisurely drama, set in 1950s Athens, Antonis Barkis (Kostas Kasakos) is the master puppeteer for a traditional shadow show. However, although he is still making a living, it is clear that other forms of popular entertainment will soon supplant this one. This does not improve Antonis' temper, and his assistant's desires to modernize their entertainments only make it worse.
- Who directed Master of the Shadows?
- Master of the Shadows was directed by Lefteris Xanthopoulos.
- Who stars in Master of the Shadows?
- Master of the Shadows stars Kostas Kazakos, Stratos Tzortzoglou, Dora Masklavanou, Giorgos Ninios, Vlassis Bonatsos, Patis Koutsaftis.
- How long is Master of the Shadows?
- Master of the Shadows has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Master of the Shadows?
- Master of the Shadows is a Drama film.
- Where was Master of the Shadows produced?
- Master of the Shadows was produced in Greece.