Chariton's Choir
2005 Greek film
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Chariton's Choir (Greek: Η χορωδία του Χαρίτωνα / I horodia tou haritona) is a 2005 Greek film directed by Grigoris Karantinakis. It was Greece's submission to the 79th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.[1][2]
Directed byGrigoris Karantinakis
Written byGrigoris Karantinakis
Yorgos Makris
Dimitris Vakis
Yorgos Makris
Dimitris Vakis
StarringGeorges Corraface
Maria Nafpliotou
Akilas Karazisis
Christos Stergioglou
Maria Nafpliotou
Akilas Karazisis
Christos Stergioglou
CinematographyNikos Kavoukidis
| Chariton's Choir | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Grigoris Karantinakis |
| Written by | Grigoris Karantinakis Yorgos Makris Dimitris Vakis |
| Starring | Georges Corraface Maria Nafpliotou Akilas Karazisis Christos Stergioglou |
| Cinematography | Nikos Kavoukidis |
| Edited by | Takis Yannopoulos |
| Music by | Nikos Platyrachos |
Release date |
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Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | Greece |
| Language | Greek |
Plot
The flirtatious headmaster of a school in a small town prepares his pupils for the choirs' Olympics. The arrival of the new army commander in town, upsets the headmaster, as they both fall in love with the same woman.[3]
Cast
- George Corraface as Chariton (school's headmaster)
- Maria Nafpliotou as Eleni (teacher)
- Akilas Karazisis as Dimitriou (army commander)
- Christos Stergioglou as Drakos (teacher)
Accolades
Winner:[4]
- 2005: Greek State Film Awards for Best Film
- 2005: Greek State Film Awards for Best Sound
Nominated:
- 2006:Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (not nominated)
