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Synoikia to Oneiro (1961)

Synoikia to Oneiro (1961)

Drama

The stories of poor people living in a neighborhood in Athens and their difficulties.

Release Date: 1961, October 15
Directors: Alekos Alexandrakis
Countries: Greece
Production: Elliniki Kinimatografiki Paragogi
Cast: Alekos Alexandrakis, Aliki Georgouli, Thanasis Mylonas, Manos Katrakis, Grigoris Bithikotsis, Alekos Petsos

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

dreams poverty 1960s greece neighborhood crook athens, greece