The Photograph (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1986, The Photograph 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. The Photograph 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, The Photograph has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Photograph page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Photograph tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Photograph (1986)?
- In US, The Photograph is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Photograph worth watching?
- The Photograph 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 The Photograph?
- The Photograph stars Christos Tsagas, Aris Retsos, Zozo Zarpa, Despina Tomazani and Hristos Valavanidis.
- When was The Photograph released?
- The Photograph was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.