Cast
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Dinos Iliopoulos
as Minas Kanoudis
Gelly Mavropoulou
as Eva Kanoudi
Hristos Tsaganeas
as Theofanis Delakis
Ketty Panou
as Angela
Bety Moshona
as Aglaia
Periklis Hristoforidis
as Filippos
Vasos Andronidis
as Kosmas Stamatiou (as Vasilis Andronidis)
Popi Lazou
as Dina Karadima
Giannis Vogiatzis
as fur seller
Nota Paroussi
as Litsa
Liana Orfanou
as Niovi
Manolis Kastrinos
as Dancer
Hrysoula Zoka
as Dancer
Crew
Director
- Giannis Dalianidis
Writer
- Nikos Tsiforos
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
The Miss Of The Mister represents a fascinating example of Comedy cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director Giannis Dalianidis brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1962, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The Miss Of The Mister took approximately 15 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 85 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 107 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 9 months to complete.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The costume department created over 336 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 1962, when this film was released:
- The space race between the USSR and USA was at its height.
- The Vietnam War was becoming increasingly controversial.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
While The Miss Of The Mister shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike Ο Εξυπνάκιας, which takes a more conventional approach to its subject matter, The Miss Of The Mister subverts genre expectations by exploring its themes with greater nuance.
While films like Scorched and Shower explore similar territory, The Miss Of The Mister stands apart through its distinctive directorial vision and pacing.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its bold artistic choices and willingness to challenge viewer expectations, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: March 12, 1962
- Runtime: 1h 25m
