Hymnographer Kassiani
Κασσιανή
Synopsis
Byzantium, 6th century AD, and Emperor Michael II convenes a meeting to elect a wife for his regent, Theophilus, who, although charmed by the nineteen-year-old princess Cassiane, ultimately chooses Theodora. His general, Acillas, who is in love with Cassiane, is appointed commander of the forces in Sicily and, before leaving, obtains Cassiane's promise that she will marry him, even though she does not love him. In Sicily, the noblewoman Irene falls in love with him, but he cannot forget Cassiane. Theophilus secretly meets Cassiane, who has begun to write religious hymns. Rumors that Cassiane is the regent's mistress reach the ears of Aquila, who rushes to Constantinople with the intention of killing Theophilus, but is himself killed by the palace guards. After this, Cassiane locks herself away in a monastery and devotes herself to hymnography.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ilias Paraskevas
- Screenplay & Story
- Kostas Papageorgiou
- Original Title
- Κασσιανή
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Arma Films
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Ilias Paraskevas
Kostas Papageorgiou
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Ilias Paraskevas
Director
Kostas Papageorgiou
Screenplay
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What is Hymnographer Kassiani about?
Byzantium, 6th century AD, and Emperor Michael II convenes a meeting to elect a wife for his regent, Theophilus, who, although charmed by the nineteen-year-old princess Cassiane, ultimately chooses Theodora. His general, Acillas, who is in love with Cassiane, is appointed commander of the forces in Sicily and, before leaving, obtains Cassiane's promise that she will marry him, even though she does not love him. In Sicily, the noblewoman Irene falls in love with him, but he cannot forget Cassiane. Theophilus secretly meets Cassiane, who has begun to write religious hymns. Rumors that Cassiane is the regent's mistress reach the ears of Aquila, who rushes to Constantinople with the intention of killing Theophilus, but is himself killed by the palace guards. After this, Cassiane locks herself away in a monastery and devotes herself to hymnography.
Who directed Hymnographer Kassiani?
Hymnographer Kassiani was directed by Ilias Paraskevas.
Who stars in Hymnographer Kassiani?
The principal cast of Hymnographer Kassiani includes Aliki Zaverdinou, Andreas Barkoulis, Giorgos Kabanellis, Theano Ioannidou, Dimos Starenios.
When was Hymnographer Kassiani released and how long is it?
Hymnographer Kassiani was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.