The Overcoat
Το παλτό
Synopsis
Based on the short story by Nikolai Gogol, this blackly comic fairytale is about a lonely social outcast who, in an effort to raise his status at work, spends all his money on a new overcoat, which seemingly gives him the approval he craves. But when it's stolen from him, he cannot return to his previous life of anonymity, leading to a downward spiral from which there is no return.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Triandafyllidis
- Screenplay & Story
- Nikolai Gogol, Evgenia Liroudia, Nicholas Triandafyllidis
- Original Score
- Blaine Reininger
- Original Title
- Το παλτό
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Astra Show Vision and Sound
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Triandafyllidis
Nikolai Gogol, Evgenia Liroudia, Nicholas Triandafyllidis
Blaine Reininger
Fani Ziozia
Nicholas Triandafyllidis
Department Leadership Roster
Agis Panagiotou
Costume Design
Fani Ziozia
Editor
Evgenia Liroudia
Writer
Nicholas Triandafyllidis
Director
Nicholas Triandafyllidis
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Overcoat
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What is The Overcoat about?
Based on the short story by Nikolai Gogol, this blackly comic fairytale is about a lonely social outcast who, in an effort to raise his status at work, spends all his money on a new overcoat, which seemingly gives him the approval he craves. But when it's stolen from him, he cannot return to his previous life of anonymity, leading to a downward spiral from which there is no return.
Who directed The Overcoat?
The Overcoat was directed by Nicholas Triandafyllidis.
Who stars in The Overcoat?
The principal cast of The Overcoat includes Dinos Iliopoulos, Vasilis Diamantopoulos, Kostas Gousgounis, Despina Kourti, Vangelis Ploios.
When was The Overcoat released and how long is it?
The Overcoat was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Overcoat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Overcoat was composed by Blaine Reininger.