Thanos and Despina (1967)
Katina, an impoverished Greek woman, tries to arrange the marriage of her shepherd son, Thanos, to Despina, the daughter of a wealthy landowner. But Despina’s father, Vlahopoulos refuses to give his blessings.
Director: Nikos Papatakis
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: August 26, 1967
Cast
- Olga Karlatos - Despoina
- George Dialegmenos - Thanos Zekos
- Lambros Tsangas - Yankos
- Elli Xanthaki - Katina
- Tzavalas Karousos - Vlahopoulos
- Dimos Starenios - Karavidas
- Nikiforos Naneris - Pericles
- Maria Konstadarou - Loula
- Joly Garbi - Mme. Vlahopoulos
- Nasos Kedrakas - Papadimas
Screenplay
- Nikos Papatakis (Story)
- Nikos Papatakis (Screenplay)
Music: Pierre Barbaud
Cinematography: Jean Boffety, Christian Guillouet
Editing: Geneviève Vaury, Panos Papakyriakopoulos
Production: Lenox Films
Country: France, Greece
Language: ελληνικά
Original Language: el
Themes
Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
shepherd, sheep, robbery, peasant, arranged marriage, revenge, landowner, absurd
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thanos and Despina about?
- Katina, an impoverished Greek woman, tries to arrange the marriage of her shepherd son, Thanos, to Despina, the daughter of a wealthy landowner. But Despina’s father, Vlahopoulos refuses to give his blessings.
- Who directed Thanos and Despina?
- Thanos and Despina was directed by Nikos Papatakis.
- Who stars in Thanos and Despina?
- Thanos and Despina stars Olga Karlatos, George Dialegmenos, Lambros Tsangas, Elli Xanthaki, Tzavalas Karousos, Dimos Starenios.
- How long is Thanos and Despina?
- Thanos and Despina has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Thanos and Despina?
- Thanos and Despina is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Thanos and Despina produced?
- Thanos and Despina was produced in France, Greece.
- What are the themes of Thanos and Despina?
- The themes of Thanos and Despina include: Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy, Dark Comedy and Irony.