| Smyrna, My Beloved | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Grigoris Karantinakis |
| Written by | Mimi Denisi Martin Sirman |
| Based on | Smyrna my Beloved by Mimi Denisi |
| Starring | Mimi Denisi Burak Hakkı Rupert Graves Susan Hampshire |
| Cinematography | Simos Sarketzis |
| Music by | Andreas Katsigiannis |
| Distributed by | Tanweer Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | Greece |
| Language | Greek |
Smyrna, my Beloved (Greek:Σμύρνη μου αγαπημένη) is a 2021 Greekhistorical epic film directed by Grigoris Karantinakis about theburning of Smyrna (today'sIzmir, Turkey) by the Turkish army in September 1922.[1] The film stars Mimi Denisi,Burak Hakki,Rupert Graves andSusan Hampshire.
The story follows the wealthy GreekBaltatzis family in the multicultural city of Smyrna during theGreco-Turkish War 1919-1922 and after the Turkish army entered the city in 1922, and shows the suffering and exodus of the ethnic Greeks of the city.[2]
The film premiered at Megaron-Athens Concert Hall.[1]
The film screened at Redstone Theatre throughMuseum of the Moving Image in May 2022.[3]
A review inThe National Herald said, "The film is also a lesson about showing compassion to others in their times of need."[1]
Athens Insider referred to the film as "a poignant tale of loss and belonging".[4]
The film was reviewed byTom McSorley of theCBC.[5]
At least one Turkish publication,Hürriyet, criticized the film, calling it "propaganda".[6]
Smyrna, My Beloved won The Audience Award for Feature Film at theLos Angeles Greek Film Festival.[7]
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