From the Edge of the City
| From the Edge of the City Από την άκρη της πόλης | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Constantinos Giannaris |
| Written by | Constantinos Giannaris |
| Starring |
Stathis Papadopoulos Theodora Tzimou Costas Kotsianisis Panagiotis Hartomatzidis |
| Music by | Akis Daoutis |
| Cinematography | Yorgos Argiroliopoulos |
| Edited by | Ioanna Spiliopoulou |
Release dates |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Greece |
| Language | Greek |
From the Edge of the City (Greek: Από την άκρη της πόλης / Apo tin akri tis polis) is a 1998 Greek film directed by Constantinos Giannaris. It was Greece's official Best Foreign Language Film submission at the 72nd Academy Awards, but did not manage to receive a nomination.[1]
Plot
A company of young Pontic Greeks refugees from Russia live in Menidi, a suburb in the edge of Athens. Sasha, the main character, quits his job and collides with his father. His situation spurs him to chase the easy money, ending up in the dark world of prostitution and drugs. The film shows the dark side of the big cities and in western world.[2] [3]
Cast
- Stathis Papadopoulos as Sasha
- Theodora Tzimou as Natasha
- Costas Kotsianisis as Kotzian
- Panagiotis Hartomatzidis as Panagiotis
Reception
Awards
winner:[4]
- 1998: Greek State Film Awards: for Best Director (Constantinos Giannaris)
- 1998: Greek State Film Awards: for Best Film (2nd place)
- 1998: Greek Film Critics Association Awards
nominated:
- 1998: Thessaloniki International Film Festival: For Golden Alexander
- 1999: Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film: (Not nominated)
References
- ↑ "Record 47 Countries In Oscar Contention" (Press release). Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 1999-11-22. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
- ↑ "From the Edge of the City (1998)". nytimes.com. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
- ↑ Από την άκρη της πόλης (in Greek). tainiothiki.gr. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
- ↑ "award 1998". Thessaloniki International Film Festival. Retrieved 4 January 2014.