The Young Will Live
Οι Νέοι Θέλουν να Ζήσουν
Synopsis
George and Effie, high school sweethearts from poor families, dream of becoming a teacher and a research physicist, respectively. Despite their teacher’s support, George fails his university exams and moves to Athens for work, finding only temporary construction jobs. Effie, pressured by her father’s financial struggles, agrees to marry a wealthy man to support her family, despite her love for George. Heartbroken by Effie’s marriage and facing unemployment, George decides to emigrate to Germany, ending their love story tragically.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nikos Tzimas
- Screenplay & Story
- Nikos Tzimas
- Original Title
- Οι Νέοι Θέλουν να Ζήσουν
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- Unknown
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What is The Young Will Live about?
George and Effie, high school sweethearts from poor families, dream of becoming a teacher and a research physicist, respectively. Despite their teacher’s support, George fails his university exams and moves to Athens for work, finding only temporary construction jobs. Effie, pressured by her father’s financial struggles, agrees to marry a wealthy man to support her family, despite her love for George. Heartbroken by Effie’s marriage and facing unemployment, George decides to emigrate to Germany, ending their love story tragically.
Who directed The Young Will Live?
The Young Will Live was directed by Nikos Tzimas.
Who stars in The Young Will Live?
The principal cast of The Young Will Live includes Faidon Georgitsis, Alexandra Ladikou, Sylvia Hatzigeorgiou, Notis Peryalis, Foivos Taxiarhis.
When was The Young Will Live released and how long is it?
The Young Will Live was released in 1965 with a total runtime of Unknown.