Short break (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1966, Short break is a drama and romance film directed by Dinos Katsouridis.
What it’s about. Yannis meets and falls in love with the leading actress of a play, Emma. She convinces him to propose one of his plays to the theater director. The director agrees to stage it, but in a more commercial version. Yannis feels guilty because he has allowed his play to be compromised and ruined. Soon, his relationship with the actress will be shaken by the weight of their character differences. He will eventually leave Emma, shortly before the play's premiere.
Who’s in it. Short break stars Voula Zouboulaki as Emma Karali, Alekos Alexandrakis as Giannis Papadopoulos, Alexis Damianos and Angelos Antonopoulos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Short break 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 Short break page.
If you liked it. Fans of Short break tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Short break (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Short break change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Short break worth watching?
- Short break holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Short break?
- Short break stars Voula Zouboulaki, Alekos Alexandrakis, Alexis Damianos, Angelos Antonopoulos and Soula Athanasiadou.
- When was Short break released?
- Short break was released in 1966.