Daphnis and Chloe
Δάφνις και Χλόη
Synopsis
In Lesvos, shepherd Lamonas someday finds an abandoned baby boy suckling a goat and adopts it, and names him Daphnis. Around the same time, another shepherd, Dryantas, finds too an abandoned baby girl and adopts it, naming her Chloe. Daphnis and Chloe grow together and, passing the threshold of puberty feel the buzz of first love. They do not know yet what is happening to them, until a beautiful woman who desires Daphnis, initiates him into the secrets of love. Daphnis in turn initiates Chloe, too. In the meantime, it is revealed that Daphnis is the son of Lord Dionysiofani, and Chloe daughter of a ruler of the island, Megacles.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Orestis Laskos
- Screenplay & Story
- Orestis Laskos, Longus
- Original Title
- Δάφνις και Χλόη
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Orestis Laskos
Orestis Laskos, Longus
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Orestis Laskos
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Orestis Laskos
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What is Daphnis and Chloe about?
In Lesvos, shepherd Lamonas someday finds an abandoned baby boy suckling a goat and adopts it, and names him Daphnis. Around the same time, another shepherd, Dryantas, finds too an abandoned baby girl and adopts it, naming her Chloe. Daphnis and Chloe grow together and, passing the threshold of puberty feel the buzz of first love. They do not know yet what is happening to them, until a beautiful woman who desires Daphnis, initiates him into the secrets of love. Daphnis in turn initiates Chloe, too. In the meantime, it is revealed that Daphnis is the son of Lord Dionysiofani, and Chloe daughter of a ruler of the island, Megacles.
Who directed Daphnis and Chloe?
Daphnis and Chloe was directed by Orestis Laskos.
Who stars in Daphnis and Chloe?
The principal cast of Daphnis and Chloe includes Apollon Marsyas, Lucy Matli, Μαρίκα Ραυτοπούλου, Giannis Avlonitis.
When was Daphnis and Chloe released and how long is it?
Daphnis and Chloe was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.