Athens International Film Festival
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Katina Paxinou I & II

28/9/2015,20:00,Δαναός 2

«Katina Paxinou I»: A comprehensive portrait of the Oscar-winning Greek actress.

«Κatina Paxinou II»: The second part mainly focuses on her international career from 1950 up until her death in 1973.

ΚΑΤΙΝΑ PAXINOU (2002)

Directors: Dimitris Dimogerodakis, Mahairas Kostas

1 (50')

A comprehensive portrait of the Oscar-winning Greek actress.

2 (53')

The second part mainly focuses on her international career from 1950 up until her death in 1973.

 



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