Acropole

In the 1950s and 60s, Athens nightlife was dominated by the spectacular shows of the Acropole musical theatre, which featured Hollywood-style costumes and scenery, large orchestras, and self-taught, working-class actors. On the very night of the premiere, Prince, the self-made, theatrical producer who runs Acropole is forced to fire one of his leading ladies right before the opening number. To replace her, he decides to take a risk and hire former child prodigy of the popular cinema Lakis Loizos, who specializes in performing comic female roles. Despite his bitterness, Lakis decides to try his luck on the stage of this famous theatre. The show's a hit, sparking much antagonism, petty grudges and open rivalries. On the final night of the winter season the actors and technicians revive an Aristophanic tradition, the "Alalum," a night for the unexpected, the spontaneous and the insane. For Lakis, however, it's an opportunity to settle his own accounts with his enemies, real and imaginary.

Starring: Lefteris Voyatzis, Stavros Paravas, Constantine Tzoumas, Despo Diamantidou, Themis Bazaka, Sotiria Leonardou, Angela Gerekou, Irene Inglessi, Olga Damani

Director: Pantelis Voulgaris

Language: Greek