Slaves in Their Bonds
| Author | Konstantinos Theotokis |
|---|---|
| Language | Greek |
| Genre | Novel |
Publication date | 1922 |
Slaves in their bonds or Slaves in their chains (Greek:Σκλάβοι στα δεσμά τους) is a novel of Konstantinos Theotokis, written in 1922.[1] It was the last novel of Konstantinos Theotokis. The novel was adapted, for the cinema in 2008, directed by Adonis Lykouresis.[2] It also adapted for TV in 1981, but the TV series is never played because of the political change at this period.[3][4]
Plot
The story occurs in Corfu at the beginning of 20th century. The decadent aristocratic family of Ophiomachus forced to marry his daughter with the successful doctor and candidate deputy Aristeidis Steriotis, in order to confront their financial problem. However their daughter is in love with the young scholar Alkis Sozomenos. Ultimately their expectations are not verified.[5]
The film
| Slaves in Their Bonds Σκλάβοι στα δεσμά τους | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Adonis Lykouresis |
| Written by | Konstantinos Theotokis |
| Starring |
Giannis Fertis Dimitra Matsouka Akis Sakellariou Christos Loulis Eirini Inglesi |
| Music by | Minos Matsas |
| Cinematography | Peter Salapatas |
| Edited by | Georgios Triantafyllou |
Release dates |
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Running time | 127 minutes |
| Country | Greece |
| Language | Greek |
The film released in 2008, directed by Adonis Lykouresis. The actors who star were Giannis Fertis, Dimitra Matsouka, Akis Sakellariou, Christos Loulis. The film won ten awards in the Greek State Film Awards. It was also Greece's submission to the 82nd Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.
Cast
- Giannis Fertis as Alexandros Ophiomachus
- Dimitra Matsouka as Aimilia Valsami
- Akis Sakellariou as Aristeidis Steriotis
- Christos Loulis as Giorgis Ophiomachus
- Eirini Inglesi as Maria Ophiomachus
- Rynio Kyriazi as Evlalia Ophiomachus
- Konstantinos Papachronis as Alkis Sozomenos.
- Lena Papaligoura as Luiza Ophiomachus
- Giorgos Spanias as Spyros Ophiomachus
Reception
winner:[6]
- 2008: Greek State Film Awards for best director (Adonis Lykouresis)
- 2008: Greek State Film Awards for best screenplay (Adonis Lykouresis, Yannis Maroudas, Maria Vardaka)
- 2008: Greek State Film Awards for best actor (Giannis Fertis)
- 2008: Greek State Film Awards for best supporting actor (Christos Loulis)
- 2008: Greek State Film Awards for best supporting actress (Dimitra Matsouka)
- 2008: Greek State Film Awards for best music (Minos Matsas)
- 2008: Greek State Film Awards for best sound
- 2008: Greek State Film Awards for best set decoration
- 2008: Greek State Film Awards for best film (second place)
- 2008: Greek State Film Awards for Best Make up
nominated:
- 2009: Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (not nominated)
- 2009: Cairo International Film Festival for Golden Pyramid
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Modern Greek literature. Greenwood. p. 428. ISBN 978-0313308130.
- ↑ "Σκλάβοι στα δεσμά τους". myfilm.gr. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
- ↑ Σκλάβοι στα δεσμά τους (1981): Η τηλεοπτική σειρά που δεν προβλήθηκε ποτέ (in Greek). corfuland.gr. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
- ↑ Οι σειρές που έκοψε το ΠΑΣΟΚ το 1981 (in Greek). lifo.gr. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
- ↑ Σκλάβοι στα Δεσμά τους (in Greek). athinorama.gr. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
- ↑ "award 2008". Thessaloniki International Film Festival. Retrieved 13 April 2014.