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1961

Synoikia to Oneiro

Directed by Alekos Alexandrakis
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.

Duration

1h 35m

Released

October 15, 1961

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Cast17

  • Alekos Alexandrakis
  • Manos Katrakis
  • Aliki Georgouli
  • Spyros Mousouris
  • Elektra Kalamidou
  • Alekos Petsos
  • Aleka Paizi
  • Athanasia Moustaka
  • Sapfo Notara

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