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Digenis Akritas

1h 28m

Digenis Akritas is a feature film. directed by Evgenios Spatharis. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Digenes Akritas (Latinised as Acritas; Greek: Διγενῆς Ἀκρίτας) is a medieval Greek romantic epic that emerged in the 12th-century Byzantine Empire. The epic details the life of the eponymous hero, Basil, whose epithet Digenes Akritas ("two-blood border lord") alludes to his mixed Greek and Arab descent. In this adaptation, colorful shadow puppets are deployed.

Quick Facts

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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
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Language EL Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Digenis Akritas about?

Digenes Akritas (Latinised as Acritas; Greek: Διγενῆς Ἀκρίτας) is a medieval Greek romantic epic that emerged in the 12th-century Byzantine Empire. The epic details the life of the ...

Who directed Digenis Akritas?

Digenis Akritas was directed by Evgenios Spatharis.

How long is Digenis Akritas?

Digenis Akritas has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).