
The King
- Nikos Grammatikos
- 2002
- 2h 10m
- Drama
Nikos Grammatikos' legendary film, a naturalistic portrait of the Greek countryside, based on a true story that marked the local Peloponnesian society, with one of the most iconic performances by Vangelis Mourikis and music by Thanasis Papakonstantinou.
Synopsis
Once released from prison, 35-year-old Vangelis leaves Athens and his involvement with the world of drugs and returns to his family home in a village in the Peloponnese. But he encounters the xenophobia of his fellow villagers, who prevent him from making a new start.

Details
Director
Nikos Grammatikos
Cast
Vangelis Mourikis
,Marilita Lambropoulou
,Minas Hatzisavvas
,Babis Giotopoulos
,Vivi Koka
,Tasos Nousias
Language
Greek
Also known as
O Vasilias | Ο Βασιλιάς
Festival screenings
Thessaloniki IFF
Country
Greece
Age rating
12+
Best Actor (Vangelis Mourikis)
Thessaloniki Film Festival
2002
Best Set Decoration
Thessaloniki Film Festival
2002
Best Sound
Thessaloniki Film Festival
2002
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