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The Lake of Sighs

19591h 22mGrigoris Grigoriou
IMDb 6.4

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Ioannina, in the beginning of the 19th century. The whole Greece is under Turks. Ioannina is governed by the fierce and vulgar Ali Pasas. Ali’s eldest son, Muchtar, falls in love with a young Greek widow, Frosyni. The problem is, he’s married to the vindictive and cruel Chanife. And the muslim penalty for having an affair with a married man is death…

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What is The Lake of Sighs (1959) about?

Ioannina, in the beginning of the 19th century. The whole Greece is under Turks. Ioannina is governed by the fierce and vulgar Ali Pasas. Ali’s eldest son, Muchtar, falls in love with a young Greek widow, Frosyni. The problem is, he’s married to the vindictive and cruel Chanife. And the muslim penalty for having an affair with a married man is death…

Who stars in The Lake of Sighs?

The Lake of Sighs stars Irene Papas (Frosyni), Andreas Barkoulis (Muhtar Pasha), Tzavalas Karousos (Ali Pasha), Andreas Zisimatos (Tahir), Theano Ioannidou (Hanife). The film was directed by Grigoris Grigoriou.

How long is The Lake of Sighs?

The Lake of Sighs has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1959.

Is The Lake of Sighs worth watching?

The Lake of Sighs holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of History, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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