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Release Date:
March 15, 2024
Original Title:
Πανελλήνιον
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Alaska Films
EPT
Greek Film Centre
Production Countries:
Greece
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 81
Panellinion is an out-of-place-and-time chess coffeehouse in the center of Athens; a refuge for people who suffocate in everyday life, who despise and fail to adapt in the conditions of modern life. Giannis, the owner of the traditional coffee-house, hates chess and views chess players as creeps. On the other hand he looks upon the regulars as his children:Scientists, artists, retirees, workers who seek outlet and consolation -or obsession that ruined their lives- in chess, make confessions, recall old stories of legendary eccentric customers with tears in their eyes, roister, drink and sing.
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Cinematography:
Yiorgos Koutsaliaris
Director:
Spyros Mantzavinos
Kostas Antarahas
Producer:
Leonidas Konstantarakos
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