The Lake of Sighs

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Released January 01, 1959

Overview

Ioannina, in the beginning of the 19th century. The whole Greece is under Turks. Ioannina is governed by the fierce and vulgar Ali Pasas. Ali’s eldest son, Muchtar, falls in love with a young Greek widow, Frosyni. The problem is, he’s married to the vindictive and cruel Chanife. And the muslim penalty for having an affair with a married man is death…

Runtime

1h 22m


Origin Country

Greece


Original Language

Greek


Original Title

Η Λίμνη των Στεναγμών


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Greece

Spoken Languages

  • ελληνικά (Greek)

Production Companies

  • logo for Karagiannis-Karatzopoulos

    Karagiannis-Karatzopoulos

    Greece

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