The Possessed (1975)
A young psychiatrist, Eleni Stavrianou, with painful experiences after her psychopathic father killed her mother and then committed suicide, is treating young Christina, who suffers from severe schizophrenia. In her efforts to help her, she clashes with the girl's family, who believe that salvation can only come from God. Because of this mindset, the relatives try to cure the sick girl with exorcisms. With all this, of course, the patient's condition continues to worsen, but the doctor also begins to gradually lose her footing and feel her mental balance and spiritual clarity being disrupted, until she herself is driven to schizophrenia.
Director: Dimis Dadiras
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: January 1, 1975
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Production: Art Films
Country: Greece
Language: ελληνικά
Original Language: el
More Films by Director: Dimis Dadiras
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Possessed about?
- A young psychiatrist, Eleni Stavrianou, with painful experiences after her psychopathic father killed her mother and then committed suicide, is treating young Christina, who suffers from severe schizophrenia. In her efforts to help her, she clashes with the girl's family, who believe that salvation can only come from God. Because of this mindset, the relatives try to cure the sick girl with exorcisms. With all this, of course, the patient's condition continues to worsen, but the doctor also begins to gradually lose her footing and feel her mental balance and spiritual clarity being disrupted, until she herself is driven to schizophrenia.
- Who directed The Possessed?
- The Possessed was directed by Dimis Dadiras.
- Who stars in The Possessed?
- The Possessed stars Katia Dandoulaki, Vasilis Mitsakis, Giannis Heimonidis, Amalia Giza, Giorgos Hristodoulou, Eirini Koumarianou.
- How long is The Possessed?
- The Possessed has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Possessed?
- The Possessed is a Drama, Horror, Mystery film.
- Where was The Possessed produced?
- The Possessed was produced in Greece.