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7.9 / 10(15 votes)IMDb19611h 17mGreece

Mrs. Midwife

Η Κυρά Μας η Μαμή

Synopsis

The rivalry between a professional doctor and a midwife in a small Greek village. A retired doctor decides to settle down with his family in his wife's village and opens a medical practice. However, he gradually comes into conflict with the village midwife and her unorthodox medical practices, namely eye-opening and amulets. The midwife's son, a medical student in Athens, comes to the village for vacation, falls in love with the doctor's daughter, who tries to reduce her influence over the villagers.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 24, 1961

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alekos Sakellarios
Screenplay & Story
Alekos Sakellarios
Original Score
Takis Morakis
Original Title
Η Κυρά Μας η Μαμή
Country of Origin
Greece
Spoken Languages
Greek
Runtime
1h 17m
Production Studios
Finos Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alekos Sakellarios

Screenplay & Story

Alekos Sakellarios

Original Score & Music

Takis Morakis

Film Editing

Dinos Katsouridis, Giorgos Tsaoulis

Department Leadership Roster

Alekos Sakellarios

Alekos Sakellarios

Director

Dinos Katsouridis

Dinos Katsouridis

Editor

Alekos Sakellarios

Alekos Sakellarios

Writer

Giorgos Tsaoulis

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mrs. Midwife.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mrs. Midwife

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Mrs. Midwife about?

The rivalry between a professional doctor and a midwife in a small Greek village. A retired doctor decides to settle down with his family in his wife's village and opens a medical practice. However, he gradually comes into conflict with the village midwife and her unorthodox medical practices, namely eye-opening and amulets. The midwife's son, a medical student in Athens, comes to the village for vacation, falls in love with the doctor's daughter, who tries to reduce her influence over the villagers.

Who directed Mrs. Midwife?

Mrs. Midwife was directed by Alekos Sakellarios.

Who stars in Mrs. Midwife?

The principal cast of Mrs. Midwife includes Georgia Vasileiadou, Orestis Makris, Dimitris Papamichael, Xenia Kalogeropoulou, Pantelis Zervos.

When was Mrs. Midwife released and how long is it?

Mrs. Midwife was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.

Who composed the musical score for Mrs. Midwife?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Mrs. Midwife was composed by Takis Morakis.