The Island of Aphrodite (1965)
In Cyprus, an EOKA fighter (against the British Administration), Kyriakoulis, is imprisoned by the British. His comrades kidnap the son of a friend of the British Administrator in retaliation. Plans to help Kyriakoulis escape fails and the British hang him. Kyriakoulis mother intervenes magnanimously and the fighters free their prisoner.
Director: Giorgos Skalenakis
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: September 1, 1965
Cast
- Katina Paxinou - Lambrini
- Angelos Antonopoulos - Kyriakoulis
- Takis Asimakopoulos
- Zorz Sarri - Lady Peterson
- Kostas Kastanas - David
- Anne Lonnberg
- Costas Messaris
- Nikos Pashalidis
- Nita Pagoni
- Giorgos Skalenakis
Screenplay
- Alexis Parnis (Theatre Play)
- Alexis Parnis (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Nikos Kavoukidis
Country: Greece, Cyprus
Language: ελληνικά
Original Language: el
More Films by Director: Giorgos Skalenakis
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Island of Aphrodite about?
- In Cyprus, an EOKA fighter (against the British Administration), Kyriakoulis, is imprisoned by the British. His comrades kidnap the son of a friend of the British Administrator in retaliation. Plans to help Kyriakoulis escape fails and the British hang him. Kyriakoulis mother intervenes magnanimously and the fighters free their prisoner.
- Who directed The Island of Aphrodite?
- The Island of Aphrodite was directed by Giorgos Skalenakis.
- Who stars in The Island of Aphrodite?
- The Island of Aphrodite stars Katina Paxinou, Angelos Antonopoulos, Takis Asimakopoulos, Zorz Sarri, Kostas Kastanas, Anne Lonnberg.
- How long is The Island of Aphrodite?
- The Island of Aphrodite has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Island of Aphrodite?
- The Island of Aphrodite is a Drama film.
- Where was The Island of Aphrodite produced?
- The Island of Aphrodite was produced in Greece, Cyprus.