A Girl in Black (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1956, A Girl in Black is a drama and romance film directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Hot on the heels of his breakthrough film Stella, Greek moviemaker Michael Cacoyanis came up with To Koritsi Me Ta Mara. Released worldwide as A Girl in Black, the film stars Ellie Lambetti as the title character. Because of her mother's loose reputation, Lambetti is considered "easy" by the male population of the tiny Greek island where she lives. She ultimately finds true love in the form of vacationer Dmitri Horn. The lovers' relationship is placed in sharp contrast with the cruelty and implicit degeneracy all around them.
Who’s in it. A Girl in Black stars Ellie Lambeti as Marina, Dimitris Horn as Pavlos, Eleni Zafeiriou as Froso and Stephanos Stratigos as Panagos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Girl in Black has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Girl in Black page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Girl in Black tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Girl in Black (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Girl in Black change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Girl in Black worth watching?
- A Girl in Black holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Girl in Black?
- A Girl in Black stars Ellie Lambeti, Dimitris Horn, Eleni Zafeiriou, Stephanos Stratigos and George Foundas.
- When was A Girl in Black released?
- A Girl in Black was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.