The Enigma (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film
Released in 1998, The Enigma is a drama film directed by Yannis Soldatos, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A successful young Athenian lawyer, Theodora, who is the daughter of a general, takes on the case of Mantzavinos who is a grocer in Kolonos. Trying to avoid the usual hum-drum approach, she becomes involved with a strange gang with a blind beggar for a leader, Linos, a former teacher, and current idol, of hers, who seems to Theodora like a modern Oedipus. Linos' companion and right-hand man is the former caretaker of the school. The group is completed by two sister-hookers, Anta and Mina, who work in a brothel housed in the school building and who sometimes force Linos to beg for money. The gang is planning a "big score", the theft of the antiquities of Plato's Academy, but Theodora's reluctance, combined with the timely intervention of the police, cancel the plan.
Who’s in it. The Enigma stars Thanasis Veggos as Linos, Giorgos Velentzas, Efi Venianaki as Theodora and Alexis Damianos as General, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Enigma page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Enigma tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Enigma (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Enigma change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Enigma?
- The Enigma stars Thanasis Veggos, Giorgos Velentzas, Efi Venianaki, Alexis Damianos and Ilias Logothetis.
- When was The Enigma released?
- The Enigma was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.