Master of the Shadows (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1991, Master of the Shadows is a drama film directed by Lefteris Xanthopoulos, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Shadow puppetry is not only part of the heritage of East Asia; Greece had its own traditional form of this popular art. In this leisurely drama, set in 1950s Athens, Antonis Barkis (Kostas Kasakos) is the master puppeteer for a traditional shadow show. However, although he is still making a living, it is clear that other forms of popular entertainment will soon supplant this one. This does not improve Antonis' temper, and his assistant's desires to modernize their entertainments only make it worse.
Who’s in it. Master of the Shadows stars Kostas Kazakos, Stratos Tzortzoglou, Dora Masklavanou and Giorgos Ninios, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Master of the Shadows sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Master of the Shadows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Master of the Shadows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Master of the Shadows (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Master of the Shadows change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Master of the Shadows worth watching?
- Master of the Shadows holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Master of the Shadows?
- Master of the Shadows stars Kostas Kazakos, Stratos Tzortzoglou, Dora Masklavanou, Giorgos Ninios and Vlassis Bonatsos.
- When was Master of the Shadows released?
- Master of the Shadows was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.