Synoikia to Oneiro (1961)
The stories of poor people living in a neighborhood in Athens and their difficulties.
A poor neighborhood of Athens, Asyrmatos, is the center of the world for the people who live there and try in every way to escape from poverty and destitution. A handsome released youth, Ricos (Alekos Alexandrakis), is trying to make money, at the same time that his lover, Stefi (Aliki Georgoulis), is seeing other men and her father, Nekrophoras (Manos Katrakis), is trying to contribute in family finances. Rico will set up a job, but will spend the money raised before he can put it into action. As a result, one of his "partners" (Alekos Petsos) will commit suicide, leaving his pregnant wife, Eleni (Aleka Paizis), to her fate. Rikos, his beloved and her father, defeated and disappointed because of the expectations that were never fulfilled, will be forced to come to terms with the harsh reality.
Cast
- Alekos Alexandrakis - Rikos
- Manos Katrakis - Nekroforas
- Aliki Georgouli - Stefania
- Spyros Mousouris
- Elektra Kalamidou
- Alekos Petsos - Asimakis
- Aleka Paizi
- Athanasia Moustaka
- Sapfo Notara
- Gianna Olymbiou
Screenplay
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
dreams, greece, athens, greece, crook, poverty, neighborhood, 1960s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Synoikia to Oneiro about?
- A poor neighborhood of Athens, Asyrmatos, is the center of the world for the people who live there and try in every way to escape from poverty and destitution. A handsome released youth, Ricos (Alekos Alexandrakis), is trying to make money, at the same time that his lover, Stefi (Aliki Georgoulis), is seeing other men and her father, Nekrophoras (Manos Katrakis), is trying to contribute in family finances. Rico will set up a job, but will spend the money raised before he can put it into action. As a result, one of his "partners" (Alekos Petsos) will commit suicide, leaving his pregnant wife, Eleni (Aleka Paizis), to her fate. Rikos, his beloved and her father, defeated and disappointed because of the expectations that were never fulfilled, will be forced to come to terms with the harsh reality.
- Who directed Synoikia to Oneiro?
- Synoikia to Oneiro was directed by Alekos Alexandrakis.
- Who stars in Synoikia to Oneiro?
- Synoikia to Oneiro stars Alekos Alexandrakis, Manos Katrakis, Aliki Georgouli, Spyros Mousouris, Elektra Kalamidou, Alekos Petsos.
- How long is Synoikia to Oneiro?
- Synoikia to Oneiro has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Synoikia to Oneiro?
- Synoikia to Oneiro is a Drama film.
- Where was Synoikia to Oneiro produced?
- Synoikia to Oneiro was produced in Greece.
- What are the themes of Synoikia to Oneiro?
- The themes of Synoikia to Oneiro include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.