Greek drama gets best film, director and actress awards September 14, 2006
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Greek drama gets best film, director and actress awards in Alexandria, Egypt
A Greek film, “Chariton’s Choir,” walked away from the Alexandria International Film Festival (September 5-10) with the best film, best director and best actress awards.
Greek Consul-General to Alexandria Theoharakis Lalakos received the award on behalf of the film’s cast and crew.
Directed by Grigoris Karantinakis and starring Georges Corraface, Akilas Karazisis, Maria Nafpliotou and Christos Stergioglou, the social comedy tells the story of a small-town schoolmaster who pits his beloved choir against that of an army major who has come into town and is strong-arming his way into the local life. Of course, our protagonists win the annual choir competition.
Set in 1968, the film juxtaposes the teacher’s liberated outlook on life with the major’s dictatorial approach to all things.
Also playing at the film festival, though not in competition, was Layia Yourgou’s social drama, “Liubi,” which drew rave reviews from the audience. The film has also had a successful run at Greek theaters this summer.
