The Cistern (2001): Cast
The Cistern is a 2001 drama directed by Christos Dimas, starring Michalis Evripiotis as Aaron, Giorgos Pappas and Dimitris Thomas. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Christos Dimas
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Greek - Studio
- FilmNet
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cistern About?
The premise of The Cistern without spoilers.
In 1974, a band of 11‑year‑old friends—Aaron, Stelios, Sakis, Galanos and Verios—spend the last carefree summer before adolescence. With school closed, they fill their days with bike rides, errands, games and daring dives into a large cistern, each showcasing a talent—balancing, diving or somersaulting. The summer turns into a rite of passage, exposing Aaron to love, jealousy and the complexities of friendship.
The Cistern Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- world
- group
- based on novel
The Cistern Cast & Characters
Michalis Evripiotis leads the cast as Aaron, with Giorgos Pappas as Stelios and Dimitris Thomas as Sakis. Directed by Christos Dimas; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Christos Dimas
- Michalis Evripiotis as Aaron
- Giorgos Pappas as Stelios
- Dimitris Thomas as Sakis
- Stathis Vrachas as Galanos
Also Starring in The Cistern
· 20 more- Themis Bazaka Eleni
- Minas Hatzisavvas Pentelas
- Nena Menti Eftyhia
- Yiota Festa Koula
- Dora Masklavanou Mother
- Giorgos Souxes
- Hristos Nomikos Vangelis
- Athina Pappa Aunt Soso
- Ersi Malikenzou Anastasia
- Nikos Zoiopoulos
- Giorgos Marinos Mihail
- Vana Rambota Rodoula
- Achilleas Kyriakidis
- Charis Kostopoulos Lalas
- Alekos Mandilas
- Themis Mitropoulos Akis
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The Cistern Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Akrovates tou kipou” and “Οι ακροβάτες του κήπου”.
- Also known as
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- Akrovates tou kipou
- Οι ακροβάτες του κήπου
- 蓄水池
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The Cistern FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Cistern, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cistern?
The Cistern runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was The Cistern released?
The Cistern was released on November 10, 2001.
Who directed The Cistern?
The Cistern was directed by Christos Dimas.
More films by Christos Dimas Who is in the cast of The Cistern?
The Cistern stars Michalis Evripiotis as Aaron, Giorgos Pappas as Stelios and Dimitris Thomas as Sakis, among 24 credited actors.
Does The Cistern have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cistern has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Cistern in?
The original language of The Cistern is Greek.
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