Polyxeni

Πολυξένη

58th TIFF: International Premiere

In 1955 a couple of prominent Greek Istanbulites adopt an orphan Greek girl from the town of their origin. They offer her a powerful family name and ensure her devotion. Twelve-year-old Polyxeni is separated from her younger brother. She embarks on a new life and a future that looks bright. She receives an education, comes of age and falls in love. She has a lust for life, while unsuspicious of the devious plan of annihilation that others are weaving behind her back, targeting her large inheritance.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Direction: Dora Masklavanou

Script: Dora Masklavanou

Cinematography: Claudio Bolivar

Editing: Dora Masklavanou

Sound: Fondas Kondopoulos

Music: Nikos Kypourgos

Actors: Katia Goulioni, Ozgur Emre Yildirim, Lydia Fotopoulou, Akyllas Karazisis

Production: BLONDE SA

Producers: Fenia Cossovitsa

Co-production: Greek Film Center

Costumes: Despina Chimona

Sets: Yorgos Georgiou

Make Up: Υannis Pamoukis

Format: DCP

Color: Color

Production Country: Greece

Production Year: 2017

Duration: 101΄

Distribution in Greece: Rosebud 21 – Seven Films

Dora Masklavanou

Dora Masklavanou is a director, scriptwriter and actress. Her first feature Tomorrow is Another Day was a critical success and the second one Coming as a Friend brought her more attention and made a career in festivals. Dora’s credits include the screenplay of Filippos Tsitos’ latest film Unfair World, which was presented at the official competition of San Sebastian Film Festival 2011. Polyxeni is her third feature film.