STELLA
synopsis
Fiercely proud and unapologetically independent, Stella--the blonde Rebetico diva and flamboyant entertainer of the small night-club named Paradise--above all, is a woman who cherishes her freedom. Choosing to give in to desire without ever committing herself to one man, the feisty vocalist stays true to her ideals; however, a fateful encounter with the explosive and egotistic football player, Miltos, will pave the way for an unexpected and all-consuming whirlwind romance. Up until now, no one has ever managed to control Stella and rob her of her precious autonomy; nevertheless, Miltos is the inadvertent catalyst in an already volatile relationship, and he demands total surrender. Undoubtedly, love is grand but it can be dangerous--and as everything points to a tragic ending--only a paradoxical act of carnivorous devotion can provide catharsis. And in the aftermath of passion, there can be no winners.
| original title: | Stella |
| country: | Greece |
| year: | 1955 |
| genre: | fiction |
| directed by: | Michael Cacoyannis |
| film run: | 90' |
| release date: | FR 28/04/1955, GR 21/11/1955, DE 21/12/1956, NL 22/03/1957, FI 18/10/1957, SE 27/02/1958, DK 01/12/1959, IT 27/07/1960 |
| screenplay: | Michael Cacoyannis |
| cast: | Melina Mercouri, Giorgos Foundas, Alekos Alexandrakis |
| cinematography by: | Kostas Theodoridis |
| film editing: | Giorgos Tsaoulis |
| costumes designer: | Theoni V. Aldredge |
















