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nm1999

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This is one of Greece's best historical time piece films. The story follows a love between a Christian boy and a Jewish girl during the Nazi occupation in Greece. The story of occupation is not widely known around the world, but it is something very near and dear to Greek peoples hearts. It was a very dark time during Greece history, and the effects of the occupation were very strong, especially on the countries Jewish and Roma population. Let me know if you like this film.

 
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I saw this film in the cinemas when it was released. It is a beautiful film.
 
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I saw this film in the cinemas when it was released. It is a beautiful film.
Agree. Where did it air? In Greece or in international theatres as well? I only watched it online.
 
Agree. Where did it air? In Greece or in international theatres as well? I only watched it online.
I saw it in Melbourne, Australia. It may have been part of the Greek Film Festival here, I can't remember. I'm sure they would have shown it in Greece but I don't know.
 
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I saw it in Melbourne, Australia. It may have been part of the Greek Film Festival here, I can't remember. I'm sure they would have shown it in Greece but I don't know.
One of the best film festivals that you can go to to watch Greek movies!
 
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Thanks for sharing. I need to make it a point to watch more Greek films than I do.
 

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