Zorbas o Ellinas
Greece / USA / UK,
1964, 142 min
(Alternative: 137 min)
Directed by:
Michalis KakojannisScreenplay:
Michalis KakojannisCinematography:
Walter LassallyComposer:
Mikis TheodorakisCast:
Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova, Yorgo Voyagis, Pia Lindström, Giorgos Foundas, Takis Emmanuel, Eleni Anousaki, George P. Cosmatos (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
On the Greek isle of Crete, Basil (Alan Bates), a shy inhibited writer from England is befriended by Zorba (Anthony Quinn) a boisterous peasant with an astonishing love for life. When Zorba agrees to work at Basil's abandoned mine, it is the beginning of a lesson for the young man as he gradually moves from an observer of the world to a participant. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1965 - Lila Kedrova (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1965 - Walter Lassally (Best Cinematography (Black-and-White))
- 1965 - Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Black-and-White)
- 1965 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1965 - Michalis Kakojannis (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1965 - Anthony Quinn (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1965 - Michalis Kakojannis (Best Adapted Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1966 - Michalis Kakojannis (Best Film)
- 1966 - Anthony Quinn (Best Foreign Actor)
- 1966 - Lila Kedrova (Best Foreign Actress)
- 1966 - United Nations Award
Golden Globes
- 1965 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1965 - Michalis Kakojannis (Best Director)
- 1965 - Anthony Quinn (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1965 - Lila Kedrova (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 1965 - Mikis Theodorakis (Best Original Score)