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The Rape of Aphrodite

The Rape of Aphrodite

Oct 04, 1984 · 2h 30m

Rated 9 out of 10

Director

Andreas Pantzis

Overview

The story of the Cyprus' turbulent recent history using the device of a desperate man, Evagoras (Costas Timvios), who returns to the island after years of absence to look for his wife and son. His family disappeared while they were visiting his native village on Cyprus, just when the Turkish army invaded (1974). As Evagoras goes out on his search each day with a friendly taxi driver, flashbacks illustrate the recent history of the Greek Cypriots, and the normally quiet Evagoras heads closer and closer to a militant stance.

About The Rape of Aphrodite

What is The Rape of Aphrodite about?

The story of the Cyprus' turbulent recent history using the device of a desperate man, Evagoras (Costas Timvios), who returns to the island after years of absence to look for his wife and son. His family disappeared while they were visiting his native village on Cyprus, just when the Turkish army invaded (1974). As Evagoras goes out on his search each day with a friendly taxi driver, flashbacks…

When was The Rape of Aphrodite released?

The Rape of Aphrodite was released on October 4, 1984.

How long is The Rape of Aphrodite?

The Rape of Aphrodite runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

Who directed The Rape of Aphrodite?

The Rape of Aphrodite was directed by Andreas Pantzis.

Who is in the cast of The Rape of Aphrodite?

The cast of The Rape of Aphrodite includes Costas Tymvios (Evagoras), Thalia Argyriou (Afroditi), Εlias Aletras (Themistocles), Spyros Stavrinidis (Onisilos) and Hristos Eleftheriadis.