The Enigma (1998)

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A successful young Athenian lawyer, Theodora, who is the daughter of a general, takes on the case of Mantzavinos who is a grocer in Kolonos. Trying to avoid the usual hum-drum approach, she becomes involved with a strange gang with a blind beggar for a leader, Linos, a former teacher, and current idol, of hers, who seems to Theodora like a modern Oedipus. Linos' companion and right-hand man is the former caretaker of the school. The group is completed by two sister-hookers, Anta and Mina, who work in a brothel housed in the school building and who sometimes force Linos to beg for money. The gang is planning a "big score", the theft of the antiquities of Plato's Academy, but Theodora's reluctance, combined with the timely intervention of the police, cancel the plan.

Director: Yannis Soldatos
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
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Production: Aigokeros, FASMA EPE, Greek Film Centre, ERT
Country: Greece
Language: ελληνικά
Original Language: el
More Films by Director: Yannis Soldatos
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Enigma about?
A successful young Athenian lawyer, Theodora, who is the daughter of a general, takes on the case of Mantzavinos who is a grocer in Kolonos. Trying to avoid the usual hum-drum approach, she becomes involved with a strange gang with a blind beggar for a leader, Linos, a former teacher, and current idol, of hers, who seems to Theodora like a modern Oedipus. Linos' companion and right-hand man is the former caretaker of the school. The group is completed by two sister-hookers, Anta and Mina, who work in a brothel housed in the school building and who sometimes force Linos to beg for money. The gang is planning a "big score", the theft of the antiquities of Plato's Academy, but Theodora's reluctance, combined with the timely intervention of the police, cancel the plan.
Who directed The Enigma?
The Enigma was directed by Yannis Soldatos.
Who stars in The Enigma?
The Enigma stars Thanasis Veggos, Giorgos Velentzas, Efi Venianaki, Alexis Damianos, Ilias Logothetis, Niki Kokona.
How long is The Enigma?
The Enigma has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is The Enigma?
The Enigma is a Drama film.
Where was The Enigma produced?
The Enigma was produced in Greece.