Beneath the Olive Tree (2015)

The truth lies below

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The departure point for this film is a series of notebooks created during the Greek civil war of 1946-49 and first discovered years later, under an olive tree. Inside their pages, diary-like, deported women recount their experiences in Greek concentration camps. Many of them were active in the resistance under Nazi occupation. Actress Olympia Dukakis, who serves as the film’s narrator, was also the individual who originally called director Toska’s attention to the unique documents.

Director: Stavroula Toska
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 76 min
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Language: English, ελληνικά
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Stavroula Toska
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beneath the Olive Tree about?
The departure point for this film is a series of notebooks created during the Greek civil war of 1946-49 and first discovered years later, under an olive tree. Inside their pages, diary-like, deported women recount their experiences in Greek concentration camps. Many of them were active in the resistance under Nazi occupation. Actress Olympia Dukakis, who serves as the film’s narrator, was also the individual who originally called director Toska’s attention to the unique documents.
Who directed Beneath the Olive Tree?
Beneath the Olive Tree was directed by Stavroula Toska.
Who stars in Beneath the Olive Tree?
Beneath the Olive Tree stars Eleni Drivas, Olympia Dukakis.
How long is Beneath the Olive Tree?
Beneath the Olive Tree has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
What genre is Beneath the Olive Tree?
Beneath the Olive Tree is a Documentary, History film.