The Lake of Sighs
Ioannina, in the beginning of the 19th century. The whole Greece is under Turks. Ioannina is governed by the fierce and vulgar Ali Pasas. Ali’s eldest son, Muchtar, falls in love with a young Greek widow, Frosyni. The problem is, he’s married to the vindictive and cruel Chanife. And the muslim penalty for having an affair with a married man is death…
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The Lake of Sighs
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1959
Runtime
1h 22m
Genres
History, Drama, Romance
User Score
56%
Original Title
Η Λίμνη των Στεναγμών
Production Companies
Karagiannis-Karatzopoulos
Director
Grigoris Grigoriou
Description
Ioannina, in the beginning of the 19th century. The whole Greece is under Turks. Ioannina is governed by the fierce and vulgar Ali Pasas. Ali’s eldest son, Muchtar, falls in love with a young Greek widow, Frosyni. The problem is, he’s married to the vindictive and cruel Chanife. And the muslim penalty for having an affair with a married man is death…