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STELLA

by Michael Cacoyannis

synopsis

Fiercely proud and unapologetically independent, Stella--the blonde Rebetico diva and flamboyant entertainer of the small night-club named Paradise--above all, is a woman who cherishes her freedom. Choosing to give in to desire without ever committing herself to one man, the feisty vocalist stays true to her ideals; however, a fateful encounter with the explosive and egotistic football player, Miltos, will pave the way for an unexpected and all-consuming whirlwind romance. Up until now, no one has ever managed to control Stella and rob her of her precious autonomy; nevertheless, Miltos is the inadvertent catalyst in an already volatile relationship, and he demands total surrender. Undoubtedly, love is grand but it can be dangerous--and as everything points to a tragic ending--only a paradoxical act of carnivorous devotion can provide catharsis. And in the aftermath of passion, there can be no winners.

original title: Stella
country: Greece
year: 1955
genre: fiction
directed by: Michael Cacoyannis
film run: 90'
release date: FR 28/04/1955, GR 21/11/1955, DE 21/12/1956, NL 22/03/1957, FI 18/10/1957, SE 27/02/1958, DK 01/12/1959, IT 27/07/1960
screenplay: Michael Cacoyannis
cast: Melina Mercouri, Giorgos Foundas, Alekos Alexandrakis
cinematography by: Kostas Theodoridis
film editing: Giorgos Tsaoulis
costumes designer: Theoni V. Aldredge

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