Serenity
Synopsis
Originally edited in two versions. Version I, 70 minutes; version II, 90 minutes. (The only known existing version is not Markopoulos’s edit and contains additional titles, music and voice-over added later than 1961. 65 minutes.) Filmed in Mytilene and Annavysos, Greece, 1958. Existing copy on video, J. and M. Paris Films, Athens.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Norma Valdi
Eirini Veni
Kostas Baladimas
Dr. Dimitris Venis
Vivian Verrilli
Anna Venni
Nina Bobbie
Eleni Glaros
Athena Michaelidou
Aunt Sophia
Dimitri Maras
Andreas, Aunt Sophia's Son
Andreas Pandopoulos
A Water Diviner
Lili Yannikaki
Zambeta
Margarita Goumas
Widow
Thanas Veloudios
Old Stathis
Byron Pallis
Mechanic
Takis Kavouras
Haritos
Dimitri Stamos
Boy
Makis Revmatas
Greek Narrator
Peter Schreicher
German Narrator
Mr. Kozowski
Russian Narrator
Brian Clark
English Narrator
George Foundas
Fotis Glaros
Release History & Theatrical Window
WORLD PREMIERE. This film was not completed (editing and printing) until 1961. Source: Quest for Serenity book by Gregory Markopoulos
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory J. Markopoulos
- Screenplay & Story
- Gregory J. Markopoulos, Elias Venezis
- Original Score
- Peter Hartman
- Original Title
- Serenity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Greece
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Greek, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Serenity Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory J. Markopoulos
Gregory J. Markopoulos, Elias Venezis
Peter Hartman
Gregory J. Markopoulos
James Paris, Gregory J. Markopoulos
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory J. Markopoulos
Writer
Gregory J. Markopoulos
Director
James Paris
Producer
Gregory J. Markopoulos
Editor
Gregory J. Markopoulos
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Serenity
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Serenity about?
Originally edited in two versions. Version I, 70 minutes; version II, 90 minutes. (The only known existing version is not Markopoulos’s edit and contains additional titles, music and voice-over added later than 1961. 65 minutes.) Filmed in Mytilene and Annavysos, Greece, 1958. Existing copy on video, J. and M. Paris Films, Athens.
Who directed Serenity?
Serenity was directed by Gregory J. Markopoulos.
Who stars in Serenity?
The principal cast of Serenity includes Norma Valdi, Kostas Baladimas, Vivian Verrilli, Nina Bobbie, Athena Michaelidou.
When was Serenity released and how long is it?
Serenity was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Serenity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Serenity was composed by Peter Hartman.
Is Serenity based on a book or true story?
Serenity is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elias Venezis".