Captain Meitanos. The Image of a Mythical Personage

10/01/1987

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2hrs 8min

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Drama

STORY

A retired diplomat has begun writing a historical novel about the legendary Captain Meϊtanos, who lived in the 17th century. Initially, he was a klepht (bandit), then an armatolos (member of irregular forces), then a klepht again, until finally winding up in the Ottoman hangman’s noose. Captain Meϊtanos was described by monks who lived for many years after his death, recounting his activities and passing on his story. Memories are revived; snatches of a story and mystery emerge, such as that of a holy icon painted in 1715 by the iconographer Vaϊos – an icon which adds additional color and detail to this story.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Giorgos Mihalakopoulos
  • Panayotis Botinis
  • Giulio Brogi
  • Menelaos Ntaflos
  • Ilias Gekas

    Director

  • Dimos Theos

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Greek Film Centre
  • EPT

    Production Countries

  • Greece

LANGUAGES

  • Greek