Beneath the Olive Tree
“The truth lies below”
Synopsis
The departure point for this film is a series of notebooks created during the Greek civil war of 1946-49 and first discovered years later, under an olive tree. Inside their pages, diary-like, deported women recount their experiences in Greek concentration camps. Many of them were active in the resistance under Nazi occupation. Actress Olympia Dukakis, who serves as the film’s narrator, was also the individual who originally called director Toska’s attention to the unique documents.
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Beneath the Olive Tree: Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stavroula Toska
- Screenplay & Story
- Sophia Antonini, Stavroula Toska
- Original Title
- Beneath the Olive Tree
- Spoken Languages
- English, Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stavroula Toska
Sophia Antonini, Stavroula Toska
Department Leadership Roster
Sophia Antonini
Writer
Stavroula Toska
Writer
Stavroula Toska
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beneath the Olive Tree
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What is Beneath the Olive Tree about?
The departure point for this film is a series of notebooks created during the Greek civil war of 1946-49 and first discovered years later, under an olive tree. Inside their pages, diary-like, deported women recount their experiences in Greek concentration camps. Many of them were active in the resistance under Nazi occupation. Actress Olympia Dukakis, who serves as the film’s narrator, was also the individual who originally called director Toska’s attention to the unique documents.
Who directed Beneath the Olive Tree?
Beneath the Olive Tree was directed by Stavroula Toska.
Who stars in Beneath the Olive Tree?
The principal cast of Beneath the Olive Tree includes Eleni Drivas, Olympia Dukakis.
When was Beneath the Olive Tree released and how long is it?
Beneath the Olive Tree was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.