Η φωτογραφία (1986): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1986 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1986, Η φωτογραφία is a drama film directed by Nikos Papatakis, running about 112 minutes. “A story about obsession, framed by the sad events of the military dictatorship in Greece” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Greek man goes to Paris seeking help from a solitary and almost misanthropic distant relative who works as a furrier. With him, he takes nothing from his homeland but a photograph of a woman that he finds on the pavement. A misunderstanding regarding the photograph sets off a series of dramatic misunderstandings which trap him in a vicious circle of lies and fantasies.
Who’s in it. Η φωτογραφία stars Christos Tsagas as Gerasimos Tzivas, Aris Retsos as Ilias Apostolou, Zozo Zarpa as Ilias' Mother and Despina Tomazani as Adonis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Η φωτογραφία has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Η φωτογραφία page.
If you liked it. Fans of Η φωτογραφία tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Η φωτογραφία (1986)?
- In USA, Η φωτογραφία is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Η φωτογραφία worth watching?
- Η φωτογραφία holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Η φωτογραφία?
- Η φωτογραφία stars Christos Tsagas, Aris Retsos, Zozo Zarpa, Despina Tomazani and Hristos Valavanidis.
- When was Η φωτογραφία released?
- Η φωτογραφία was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.