Zorba the Greek
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Zorba the Greek
Summary
Zorba the Greek is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,361 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Zorba the Greek received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[3].
- Zorba the Greek received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[4].
- Zorba the Greek received the Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White[5].
- Zorba the Greek received the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[6].
- Zorba the Greek's instance of is recorded as film[7].
- Zorba the Greek was directed by Michalis Cacoyannis[8].
- Nikos Kazantzakis wrote the screenplay for Zorba the Greek[9].
- Michalis Cacoyannis wrote the screenplay for Zorba the Greek[10].
- Zorba the Greek's composer is recorded as Mikis Theodorakis[11].
- Zorba the Greek's genre is film based on a novel[12].
- Zorba the Greek's genre is drama film[13].
- Zorba the Greek's genre is musical film[14].
- Zorba the Greek's based on is recorded as Zorba the Greek[15].
- A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Anthony Quinn[16].
- A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Irene Papas[17].
- A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Lila Kedrova[18].
- A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Alan Bates[19].
- A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Sotiris Moustakas[20].
- A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Yorgo Voyagis[21].
- A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Giorgos Fountas[22].
- A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Pia Lindström[23].
- A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Eleni Anousaki[24].
- A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Anna Kyriakou[25].
- A cast member of Zorba the Greek was George P. Cosmatos[26].
- Zorba the Greek was produced by Michalis Cacoyannis[27].
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Body
Authorship and Creation
Zorba the Greek was produced by Michalis Cacoyannis[27]. It was directed by Michalis Cacoyannis[8]. Screenwriters include Nikos Kazantzakis[9] and Michalis Cacoyannis[10]. Cast members include Anthony Quinn[16], Irene Papas[17], Lila Kedrova[18], Alan Bates[19], Sotiris Moustakas[20], and Yorgo Voyagis[21].
Publication
Publication dates include January 1, 1964[30], December 16, 1964[31], December 14, 1964[32], and March 26, 1965[33]. Original languages include English[34] and Greek[35]. Genres include film based on a novel[12], drama film[13], and musical film[14]. Zorba the Greek was distributed by video on demand[36].
Reception
Awards received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[3], an award for best supporting actress[37], in United States[38], founded in 1936[39]; Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[4]; Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White[5]; and National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[6], a film award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1929[42]. Reviews include 7.6/10[43] and 80%[44].
Adaptations and Inspiration
Zorba the Greek's after a work by is recorded as Nikos Kazantzakis[45].
Why It Matters
Zorba the Greek ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,361 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] It is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
What awards did Zorba the Greek receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[3], Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[4], Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White[5], and National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[6].