For more on the film's history and production, visit the official Finos Film archive. The Shepherdess' Lover (1956) - IMDb
This 1955 classic, (The Shepherd's Lover), is a cornerstone of Greek "bucolic" cinema, based on the famous 19th-century dramatic poem by Dimitrios Koromilas. Set in the 19th-century village of Artotina, it follows a dramatic love triangle between a wealthy landowner, a young shepherd, and a beautiful shepherdess. Film Overview Release Date: October 10, 1955. Genre: Bucolic Drama (Βουκολική). Director: Dimi Dadira. Cast:
The film features the iconic song "Mia Voskopoula Agapisa," though in this version, the lyrics are recited as a monologue by Thanos Kotsopoulos while the melody plays as an orchestral theme. For more on the film's history and production,
Mitros, a wealthy and respected chief shepherd, falls for the beautiful Kroustallo and gives her a golden cross as a token of his affection. However, he is unaware that she is secretly in love with Liakos, a poor young shepherd who once saved Mitros' life. The discovery of the golden cross around Kroustallo's neck sparks a bitter conflict between the two men, threatening the future of the star-crossed lovers.
It was a commercial success, selling over 57,000 tickets during its initial run. Watch or Buy Film Overview Release Date: October 10, 1955
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This film marked one of the earliest appearances of Aliki Vougiouklaki and was the first time audiences heard her sing on screen, specifically the song "Pente Chronous". Cast: The film features the iconic song "Mia
This 1955 version is a remake of the 1932 film, which was the first Greek "talking" picture.