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| − | '''Mihalis Kakogiannis''' ( | + | '''Mihalis Kakogiannis''' (Greek:Μιχάλης Κακογιάννης) (June 11, 1922 – July 25, 2011) was a prominent Cypriot filmmaker best known for his 1964 film ''[[Zorba the Greek (film)|Zorba the Greek]]''. He was known in English-language countries as '''Michael Cacoyannis'''. He directed the 1983 Broadway revival of the musical based on the film. Much of his work was rooted in classical texts, especially those of the Greek tragedian [[Euripides]]. He was nominated for an [[Academy Awards|Academy Award]] 5 times, a record for any Cypriot artist. He received Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Film nominations for ''[[Zorba the Greek (film)|Zorba the Greek]]'', and two nominations in the Foreign Language Film category for ''[[Electra (1962 film)|Electra]]'' and ''[[Iphigenia (film)|Iphigenia]]''. |
==Life== | ==Life== | ||
| − | Kakogiannis was born in [[Limassol]], [[Cyprus]] under the name Μιχάλης Κακογιάννης (''Mikhalis Kakogiannis''). In 1939, he was sent by his father, Sir [[Panagiotis Loizou Kakogiannis]], to [[London]] to become a lawyer. However, after producing Greek-language programs for the [[BBC]] World Service during [[World War II]],<ref name="amg">Erickson, Hal (2006). [http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=B83784 Allmovie Biography: Michael Cacoyannis]</ref> Kakogiannis found an interest in film instead. He ended up at the [[Old Vic]] school, and enjoyed a brief stage career there under the name "Michael Yannis" before he began working on films. After having trouble finding a directing job in the [[Cinema of the United Kingdom|British film industry]], Kakogiannis returned to Greece, and in 1953 he made his first film, ''Windfall in Athens''.<ref name="amg"/> He was offered the chance to direct | + | Kakogiannis was born in [[Limassol]], [[Cyprus]] under the name Μιχάλης Κακογιάννης (''Mikhalis Kakogiannis''). In 1939, he was sent by his father, Sir [[Panagiotis Loizou Kakogiannis]], to [[London]] to become a lawyer. However, after producing Greek-language programs for the [[BBC]] World Service during [[World War II]],<ref name="amg">Erickson, Hal (2006). [http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=B83784 Allmovie Biography: Michael Cacoyannis]</ref> Kakogiannis found an interest in film instead. He ended up at the [[Old Vic]] school, and enjoyed a brief stage career there under the name "Michael Yannis" before he began working on films. After having trouble finding a directing job in the [[Cinema of the United Kingdom|British film industry]], Kakogiannis returned to Greece, and in 1953 he made his first film, ''Windfall in Athens''.<ref name="amg"/> He was offered the chance to direct Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando in the film ''Reflections in a Golden Eye'', but declined. |
| − | Kakogiannis had worked on many occasions with the Greek actress [[Irene Papas]]. In 1971, he teamed up once more with Papas for the film '' | + | Kakogiannis had worked on many occasions with the Greek actress [[Irene Papas]]. In 1971, he teamed up once more with Papas for the film ''The Trojan Women'', starring Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn. He was a close friend to Darryl F. Zanuck and George Cukor. |
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
| − | *'' | + | *''The Cherry Orchard'' (1999): director, screenwriter, producer |
*''Pano kato ke plagios'' (''Up, Down and Sideways'') (1993): director, screenwriter, producer | *''Pano kato ke plagios'' (''Up, Down and Sideways'') (1993): director, screenwriter, producer | ||
*''Glykeia patrida'' (''Sweet Country'') (1986): director, screenwriter, producer | *''Glykeia patrida'' (''Sweet Country'') (1986): director, screenwriter, producer | ||
*''[[Iphigenia (film)|Iphigenia]]'' (1977): director, screenwriter | *''[[Iphigenia (film)|Iphigenia]]'' (1977): director, screenwriter | ||
*''[[Attilas '74]]'' (1975): director, producer | *''[[Attilas '74]]'' (1975): director, producer | ||
| − | *'' | + | *''The Trojan Women'' (1971): director, screenwriter, producer |
| − | *'' | + | *''Otan ta psaria vgikan sti steria'' (''The Day the Fish Came Out'') (1967): director, screenwriter, producer |
*''Alexis Zorbas'' (''[[Zorba the Greek (film)|Zorba the Greek]]'') (1964): director, screenwriter, producer | *''Alexis Zorbas'' (''[[Zorba the Greek (film)|Zorba the Greek]]'') (1964): director, screenwriter, producer | ||
*''[[Electra (1962 film)|Electra]]'' (1962): director, screenwriter, producer | *''[[Electra (1962 film)|Electra]]'' (1962): director, screenwriter, producer | ||
| − | *'' | + | *''Il Relitto'' (''The Wastrel'') (1961): director, screenwriter |
| − | *'' | + | *''Eroica'' (''Our Last Spring'') (1960): director, screenwriter, producer |
| − | *'' | + | *''To telefteo psemma'' (''A Matter of Dignity'') (1957): director, screenwriter, producer |
| − | *'' | + | *''To koritsi me ta mavra'' (''The Girl in Black'') (1956): director, screenwriter |
*''[[Stella (1955 film)|Stella]]'' (1955): director, screenwriter, producer | *''[[Stella (1955 film)|Stella]]'' (1955): director, screenwriter, producer | ||
| − | *''Kyriakatiko xypnima'' ('' | + | *''Kyriakatiko xypnima'' (''Windfall in Athens'') (1954): director, screenwriter |
==Awards and nominations== | ==Awards and nominations== | ||
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'''Berlin International Film Festival''' | '''Berlin International Film Festival''' | ||
| − | *[[10th Berlin International Film Festival|1960]] : ''[[Golden Bear]]'' for "Our Last Spring" - nominated<ref name="imdb: Our Last Spring"> | + | *[[10th Berlin International Film Festival|1960]] : ''[[Golden Bear]]'' for "Our Last Spring" - nominated<ref name="imdb: Our Last Spring">IMDB.com: Awards for Our Last Spring". imdb.com. Retrieved 2010-01-16.</ref> |
*1963 : ''David O. Selznick Award'' for "Elektra" - won | *1963 : ''David O. Selznick Award'' for "Elektra" - won | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*{{imdb name|id=0128050|name=Mihalis Kakoyannis}} | *{{imdb name|id=0128050|name=Mihalis Kakoyannis}} | ||
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{{credit wikipedia}} | {{credit wikipedia}} | ||
[[Category:Cypriot film producers]] | [[Category:Cypriot film producers]] | ||
Revision as of 13:30, July 25, 2011
Mihalis Kakogiannis (Greek:Μιχάλης Κακογιάννης) (June 11, 1922 – July 25, 2011) was a prominent Cypriot filmmaker best known for his 1964 film Zorba the Greek. He was known in English-language countries as Michael Cacoyannis. He directed the 1983 Broadway revival of the musical based on the film. Much of his work was rooted in classical texts, especially those of the Greek tragedian Euripides. He was nominated for an Academy Award 5 times, a record for any Cypriot artist. He received Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Film nominations for Zorba the Greek, and two nominations in the Foreign Language Film category for Electra and Iphigenia.
Life
Kakogiannis was born in Limassol, Cyprus under the name Μιχάλης Κακογιάννης (Mikhalis Kakogiannis). In 1939, he was sent by his father, Sir Panagiotis Loizou Kakogiannis, to London to become a lawyer. However, after producing Greek-language programs for the BBC World Service during World War II,[1] Kakogiannis found an interest in film instead. He ended up at the Old Vic school, and enjoyed a brief stage career there under the name "Michael Yannis" before he began working on films. After having trouble finding a directing job in the British film industry, Kakogiannis returned to Greece, and in 1953 he made his first film, Windfall in Athens.[1] He was offered the chance to direct Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando in the film Reflections in a Golden Eye, but declined.
Kakogiannis had worked on many occasions with the Greek actress Irene Papas. In 1971, he teamed up once more with Papas for the film The Trojan Women, starring Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn. He was a close friend to Darryl F. Zanuck and George Cukor.
Filmography
- The Cherry Orchard (1999): director, screenwriter, producer
- Pano kato ke plagios (Up, Down and Sideways) (1993): director, screenwriter, producer
- Glykeia patrida (Sweet Country) (1986): director, screenwriter, producer
- Iphigenia (1977): director, screenwriter
- Attilas '74 (1975): director, producer
- The Trojan Women (1971): director, screenwriter, producer
- Otan ta psaria vgikan sti steria (The Day the Fish Came Out) (1967): director, screenwriter, producer
- Alexis Zorbas (Zorba the Greek) (1964): director, screenwriter, producer
- Electra (1962): director, screenwriter, producer
- Il Relitto (The Wastrel) (1961): director, screenwriter
- Eroica (Our Last Spring) (1960): director, screenwriter, producer
- To telefteo psemma (A Matter of Dignity) (1957): director, screenwriter, producer
- To koritsi me ta mavra (The Girl in Black) (1956): director, screenwriter
- Stella (1955): director, screenwriter, producer
- Kyriakatiko xypnima (Windfall in Athens) (1954): director, screenwriter
Awards and nominations
Cannes Film Festival
- 1954 : Golden Palm for "Windfall in Athens" - nominated
- 1955 : Golden Palm for "Stella" - nominated
- 1956 : Golden Palm for "A Girl in Black" - nominated
- 1957 : Golden Palm for "A Matter of Dignity" - nominated
- 1961 : Golden Palm for "The Wastrel" - nominated
- 1962 : Golden Palm for "Elektra" - nominated
- 1962 : Grand Jury Prize for "Elektra" - won
- 1962 : Technical Award for "Elektra" - won
- 1977 : Golden Palm for "Iphigenia" - nominated
Berlin International Film Festival
- 1960 : Golden Bear for "Our Last Spring" - nominated[2]
- 1963 : David O. Selznick Award for "Elektra" - won
Academy Awards(OSCARS)
- 1963 : Best Foreign Language Film for "Elektra" - nominated
- 1964 : Best Picture for "Zorba the Greek" - nominated
- 1964 : Best Director for "Zorba the Greek" - nominated
- 1964 : Best Adapted Screenplay for "Zorba the Greek" - nominated
- 1977 : Best Foreign Language Film for "Iphigenia" - nominated
Golden Globes
- 1956 : Best Foreign Language Film for "Stella" - won
- 1957 : Best Foreign Language Film for "A Girl in Black" - won
- 1965 : Best Director for "Zorba the Greek - nominated
British Academy Awards(BAFTA)
- 1966 : Best Film for "Zorba the Greek" - nominated
- 1966 : UN Award for "Zorba the Greek" - nominated
New York Film Critics
- 1964 : Best Film for "Zorba the Greek" - nominated
- 1964 : Best Director for "Zorba the Greek" - nominated
- 1964 : Best Screenplay for "Zorba the Greek" - nominated
David di Donatello Awards
- 1964 : Special Plaque for "Zorba the Greek" - won
Thessaloniki Film Festival
- 1960 : Special Contribution Award - won
- 1961 : Best Director for "Our Last Spring" - won
- 1962 : Best Film for "Elektra" - won
- 1962 : Best Director for "Elektra" - won
- 1977 : Best Film for "Iphigenia" - won
- 1999 : Union of Film and Television Technicians Award for "The Cherry Orchard" - won
Moscow Film Festival
- 1956 : Silver Medal for "A Girl in Black" - Won
Edinburgh Film Festival
- 1954 : Diploma of Merit for "Windfall in Athens" - won
- 1962 : Diploma of Merit for "Elektra" - won
Montreal World Film Festival
- 1999 : Special Contribution Award - won
Jerusalem Film Festival
- 1999 : Lifetime Achievement Award - won
Cairo International Film Festival
- 2001 : Lifetime Achievement Award - won
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Erickson, Hal (2006). Allmovie Biography: Michael Cacoyannis
- ↑ IMDB.com: Awards for Our Last Spring". imdb.com. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
External links
- Mihalis Kakoyannis at the Internet Movie Database
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