Smyrna my Beloved
| Smyrna my Beloved | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Grigoris Karantinakis |
| Written by | Mimi Denisi Martin Sirman |
| Based on | Smyrna my Beloved by Mimi Denisi |
| Starring | Mimi Denisi Burak Hakkı Rupert Graves Susan Hampshire |
| Cinematography | Simos Sarketzis |
| Music by | Andreas Katsigiannis |
| Distributed by | Tanweer Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | Greece |
| Language | Greek |
Smyrna, my Beloved (Greek: Σμύρνη μου αγαπημένη) is a 2021 Greek historical epic film directed by Grigoris Karantinakis about the burning of Smyrna (today's Izmir, Turkey) by the Turkish army in September 1922.[1] The film stars Mimi Denisi, Burak Hakki, Rupert Graves and Susan Hampshire.
Summary
[edit]The story follows the wealthy Greek Baltatzis family in the multicultural city of Smyrna during the Greco-Turkish War 1919-1922 and after the Turkish army entered the city in 1922, and shows the suffering and exodus of the ethnic Greeks of the city.[2]
Screenings
[edit]The film premiered at Megaron-Athens Concert Hall.[1]
The film screened at Redstone Theatre through Museum of the Moving Image in May 2022.[3]
Reception
[edit]Reviews
[edit]A review in The National Herald said, "The film is also a lesson about showing compassion to others in their times of need."[1]
Athens Insider referred to the film as "a poignant tale of loss and belonging".[4]
The film was reviewed by Tom McSorley of the CBC.[5]
At least one Turkish publication, Hürriyet, criticized the film, calling it "propaganda".[6]
Awards
[edit]Smyrna, My Beloved won The Audience Award for Feature Film at the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Papoutsis, Vasilis (2022-01-15). "Movie Review: My Beloved Smyrna". National Herald. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
- ^ "Smyrna, My Beloved". Greek Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
- ^ "Smyrna, My Beloved". Museum of the Moving Image. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
- ^ Panayides, Elena (2021-12-23). "Smyrna: a poignant tale of loss and belonging". Athens Insider. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
- ^ McSorley, Tom (2022-09-29). "Ottawa Morning with Robyn Bresnahan: Film review: Smyrna My Beloved". CBC. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
- ^ Savvidis, Panagiotis (2022-11-22). "Turkish Media Disturbed By The Movie "Smyrna, My Beloved" - Hurriyet Talks About A "plan Of The Invader"". Retrieved 2023-04-25.
- ^ "Los Angeles Greek Film Festival's Orpheus Award Winners Announced". The National Herald. 2022-05-18. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
External links
[edit]- Smyrna my Beloved at IMDb
- Mimi Denisi's interview with Neo Magazine
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