The Lake of Sighs (1959): Cast
The Lake of Sighs is a 1959 romantic drama directed by Grigoris Grigoriou, starring Irene Papas as Frosyni, Andreas Barkoulis and Eleni Zafeiriou. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Grigoris Grigoriou
- Original language
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Greek - Studio
- Karagiannis-Karatzopoulos
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Lake of Sighs About?
The premise of The Lake of Sighs without spoilers.
Early 19th‑century Ioannina, under Ottoman rule, is overseen by the harsh governor Ali Pasas. His eldest son Muchtar falls for Greek widow Frosyni, but is already married to the cruel Chanice. An affair with a married man is punishable by death, still under Muslim law. All of Greece lives under Turkish domination, intensifying the region’s turmoil.
The Lake of Sighs Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- athens greece
- greece
- greek
- 1900s
- adultery
- karagiannis
- karatzopoulos
- karagiannis karatzopoulos
- pasha
- first born son
- drowning
- escape
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- son
The Lake of Sighs Cast & Characters
Irene Papas leads the cast as Frosyni, with Andreas Barkoulis as Muhtar Pasha and Eleni Zafeiriou as Ayah. Directed by Grigoris Grigoriou; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Grigoris Grigoriou
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Irene Papas as Frosyni - Andreas Barkoulis as Muhtar Pasha
- Eleni Zafeiriou as Ayah
- Dimitris Kalivokas as Ioannis Kolettis
Also Starring in The Lake of Sighs
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More films directed by Grigoris Grigoriou: Yie mou… Yie mou…, The 201 Canaries, Brother Anna and Mimikos and Mary.
The Lake of Sighs Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Η Κυρά Φροσύνη και ο Αλή Πασάς (Στη Λίμνη των Στεναγμών)” and “The Groaning Lake”.
- Also known as
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- Η Κυρά Φροσύνη και ο Αλή Πασάς (Στη Λίμνη των Στεναγμών)
- The Groaning Lake
- Η Λίμνη των Στεναγμών
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The Lake of Sighs FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Lake of Sighs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Lake of Sighs?
The Lake of Sighs runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was The Lake of Sighs released?
The Lake of Sighs was released in 1959.
Who directed The Lake of Sighs?
The Lake of Sighs was directed by Grigoris Grigoriou.
More films by Grigoris Grigoriou Who is in the cast of The Lake of Sighs?
The Lake of Sighs stars Irene Papas as Frosyni, Andreas Barkoulis as Muhtar Pasha and Eleni Zafeiriou as Ayah, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Lake of Sighs have a post-credit scene?
No. The Lake of Sighs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Lake of Sighs in?
The original language of The Lake of Sighs is Greek.
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