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Makronisos

March 11, 2008 1h 49m

Originally released in 2008. Makronisos is a documentary film. directed by Ilias Giannakakis.

Synopsis

In 1947, in the early days of the Greek civil war, a camp was set up on Makronisos for the rehabilitation of political prisoners, communists and leftist EAMites, so that they would ‘recover’ and join the ranks of the National Republican Greek League. The Makronisos camp was, in effect, a choice of the British, at the outset of the Cold War, as an experimental action against similar situations around the world. Makronissos has been etched on the collective unconscious of the Greeks for the unthinkable violence and the atrocious methods of reform used against the prisoners. Its legend and the stories accompanying one of the most heated affairs in modern Greek history are still alive today.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 11, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 49m 109 minutes total
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Language EL Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Makronisos about?

In 1947, in the early days of the Greek civil war, a camp was set up on Makronisos for the rehabilitation of political prisoners, communists and leftist EAMites, so that they would ‘recover’ an...

Who directed Makronisos?

Makronisos was directed by Ilias Giannakakis.

How long is Makronisos?

Makronisos has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).

When was Makronisos released?

Makronisos was released on March 11, 2008 in theaters.