“Stone Years” by Pantelis Voulgaris | 1985

Directed by: Pantelis Voulgaris

Written by: Pantelis Voulgaris

Cinematography by: Giorgos Arvanitis

Film Editing by: Andreas Andreadakis

Sound by: Nikos Ahladis

Set Decoration by: Ioulia Stavridou

Music by: Stamatis Spanoudakis

Produced by: Pantelis Voulgaris

Co-produced by: Greek Film Center, Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (e.r.t.)

Starring: Τhemis Βazaka, Dimitris Katalifos

The true story of a pair of left-wing political activists, played on screen by Dimitris Katalifos and Themis Bazaka. The story begins in 1954 – the year they meet – and follows them through trying years filled with illicit activity, persecution, arrests, and imprisonment. They are always trying to make the most of the limited time they have together. In 1967, under the Regime of the Colonels, the woman is sent to Averof Prison, where she gives birth to their son. The boy is raised inside the prison and goes on to be best man at his parents’ wedding, which also takes place in prison. The couple are finally freed in 1974, with the fall of the military junta and the establishment of the Third Hellenic Republic.

26th THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Best Director

GREEK FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION (PEKK) – GREECE, 1985
Best Film

VALENCIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – SPAIN, 1985
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Best Music
Best Film

VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – ITALY, 1985
Special Mention

STATE QUALITY AWARDS, HELLENIC MINISTRY OF CULTURE – GREECE, 1986
Film Quality Distinction
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Best Music