Megara
Μέγαρα
Synopsis
The uprising of the villagers in Megara against the 1973 Junta's decision to expropriate a vast agricultural land in order to build an oil-refinery and, their successful (?) struggle against this call. Shot in a period when Ecology and Environment were terms unknown in Greece, the uprooting of the ancient olive grove of Megara is one of the gravest ecological disasters in the country. The peasants' unique way of expressing their thoughts and feelings is filmed in a powerful cinematic language, in one of the most important documentary films of contemporary cinema.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sakis Maniatis, Yorgos Tsemberopoulos
- Screenplay & Story
- Sakis Maniatis, Yorgos Tsemberopoulos
- Original Title
- Μέγαρα
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sakis Maniatis, Yorgos Tsemberopoulos
Sakis Maniatis, Yorgos Tsemberopoulos
Sakis Maniatis
Sakis Maniatis
Yorgos Tsemberopoulos, Sakis Maniatis
Department Leadership Roster
Sakis Maniatis
Editor
Sakis Maniatis
Screenplay
Yorgos Tsemberopoulos
Screenplay
Sakis Maniatis
Director of Photography
Yorgos Tsemberopoulos
Producer
Sakis Maniatis
Director
Yorgos Tsemberopoulos
Director
Sakis Maniatis
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Megara.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Megara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Megara about?
The uprising of the villagers in Megara against the 1973 Junta's decision to expropriate a vast agricultural land in order to build an oil-refinery and, their successful (?) struggle against this call. Shot in a period when Ecology and Environment were terms unknown in Greece, the uprooting of the ancient olive grove of Megara is one of the gravest ecological disasters in the country. The peasants' unique way of expressing their thoughts and feelings is filmed in a powerful cinematic language, in one of the most important documentary films of contemporary cinema.
Who directed Megara?
Megara was directed by Sakis Maniatis, Yorgos Tsemberopoulos.
Who stars in Megara?
The principal cast of Megara includes Not specified.
When was Megara released and how long is it?
Megara was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.