END OF AN ERA

Greece – 1994 – Β&W, Color – 98’

Dir.: Antonis Kokkinos | Scr.: Antonis Kokkinos, Alexandros Kakavas | Cin.: Stavros Hasapis | Ed.: Ioanna Spiliopoulou | Mus.: Yiannis Bach Spyropoulos | Cast: Kostas Kazanas, Dimosthenis Papadopoulos, Yorgos Pirpassopoulos, Despina Kourti, Peggy Trikalioti, Tasos Giannopoulos, Petros Gallias, Vangelis Kazan, Despina Tomazani | Prod.: Panos Papahadzis, Antonis Kokkinos

Mario and Nikoleta are facing problems in their relationship, which exacerbate with the arrival of a beautiful new neighbor. After a series of arguments, the young couple decides to go on a journey, seeking to rediscover love and rebuild their shared life — to "meet" each other again.

Antonis Kokkinos’s outstanding debut drew thousands back to cinemas in the 1990s (250,000 tickets), opening a new window on Greek cinema. It vividly recreates the era and Athens (sets and costumes by the unforgettable Youla Zoiopoulou), with stunning cinematography by Stavros Hasapis, a superb cast of emerging young actors, excellent editing, a strong soundtrack, and expert sound by Nikos Papadimitriou. Rare screenings still evoke nostalgia.

Awards: Thessaloniki Film Festival – Best Film, Best Supporting Actress, Screenplay, Editing, Sound. Greek State Quality Awards – Best Film and Screenplay. Screened at Karlovy Vary and 30+ other festivals.