Italy / Aug 31, 1954 / Venice Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A look at poverty in post-war Athens. Kosmas, a young man living in the slums, constantly tries to make ends meet, hoping for a better day. Because of debts, he gets tangled up in smuggling. His morals are tested and he tries to find a way out.
Main cast
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Μαγική Πόλις |
| Original language | ελληνικά (EL) |
| Spoken languages | ελληνικά |
| Production countries | Greece |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Despoina Skalotheou & Sia, Athens Film Company |
| Release date | 18 luglio 1955 |
| Production | Nikos Koundouros |
| Writer | Margarita Lymberaki |
| Editing | Giorgos Tsaoulis |
| Cinematography | Kostas Theodoridis |
| Assistant directors | Vasilis Georgiadis, Nikos Koundouros |
| Music | Manos Hatzidakis |
| Sound | Manos Hatzidakis |
Release dates
Premiere
Limited release
Greece / Sep 05, 2024 / Re-Issue
Theatrical release
Greece / Jul 18, 1955
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