The Cistern
Ακροβάτες του Κήπου
Synopsis
In 1974, a group of 11-year-old boys spend the last carefree summer of their childhood, unaware that the world of grown-ups, with its loves, passions, prejudices and curses, is about to seal their fate. Aaron, Stelios, Sakis, Galanos and Verios, "the acrobats", are best friends. School has closed for the summer holidays and the children spend their time playing games, running errands, and riding their bikes. Life is a game, into which they channel all their physical energy and imagination. They practice their diving abilities in a big cistern. It is a game through which their special talents and competitive spirit unfold. One is good at balancing acts, another at diving and another at somersaults. It is in this neighborhood that Aaron will spend the most important summer of his life: a rite of passage from childhood to adolescence, a time for learning about love, jealousy and friendship.
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Yiota Festa
Koula
Giorgos Marinos
Mihail
Michalis Evripiotis
Aaron
Hristos Nomikos
Vangelis
Vana Rambota
Rodoula
Athina Pappa
Aunt Soso
Ersi Malikenzou
Anastasia
Paris Koutsaftis
Nena Menti
Eftyhia
Minas Hatzisavvas
Pentelas
Charis Kostopoulos
Lalas
Konstantina Koutsiou
Achilleas Kyriakidis
Alekos Mandilas
Dora Masklavanou
Mother
Sotiriadis Miltos
Sotiriadis Miltos
Verios
Themis Mitropoulos
Akis
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christos Dimas
- Screenplay & Story
- Christos Dimas
- Original Score
- Nikos Kypourgos
- Original Title
- Ακροβάτες του Κήπου
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- FILMNET, Greek Film Centre, Bad Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christos Dimas
Christos Dimas
Nikos Kypourgos
Filippos Koutsaftis
Sharon Franklin
Department Leadership Roster
Christos Dimas
Director
Christos Dimas
Writer
Sharon Franklin
Editor
Filippos Koutsaftis
Director of Photography
Ioulia Stavridou
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Cistern.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cistern
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What is The Cistern about?
In 1974, a group of 11-year-old boys spend the last carefree summer of their childhood, unaware that the world of grown-ups, with its loves, passions, prejudices and curses, is about to seal their fate. Aaron, Stelios, Sakis, Galanos and Verios, "the acrobats", are best friends. School has closed for the summer holidays and the children spend their time playing games, running errands, and riding their bikes. Life is a game, into which they channel all their physical energy and imagination. They practice their diving abilities in a big cistern. It is a game through which their special talents and competitive spirit unfold. One is good at balancing acts, another at diving and another at somersaults. It is in this neighborhood that Aaron will spend the most important summer of his life: a rite of passage from childhood to adolescence, a time for learning about love, jealousy and friendship.
Who directed The Cistern?
The Cistern was directed by Christos Dimas.
Who stars in The Cistern?
The principal cast of The Cistern includes Yiota Festa, Giorgos Marinos, Michalis Evripiotis, Hristos Nomikos, Vana Rambota.
When was The Cistern released and how long is it?
The Cistern was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cistern?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cistern was composed by Nikos Kypourgos.
Is The Cistern based on a book or true story?
The Cistern is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Christos Dimas".