From the Snow (Greek: Απ' το χιόνι) is a Greek drama film directed by Sotiris Goritsas. The film released in 1993 and stars Gerasimos Skiadaresis. The film won the Golden Alexander award in Thessaloniki Film Festival and the Best Movie Award in Greek State Film Awards.
| From the Snow | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sotiris Goritsas |
| Written by | Sotiris Goritsas Sotiris Dimitriou |
| Starring | Gerasimos Skiadaresis Vasias Eleftheriadis Mania Papadimitriou |
| Cinematography | Stamatis Giannoulis |
| Edited by | Takis Koumoundouros |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Greece |
| Language | Greek |
Plot
A few men from South Albania (North Epirus) immigrate to Greece during the Albanian crisis. The film follows their travel for a better life in Greece. After crossing the borders on foot, they arrive in Athens with every transport means. There, they face the racism from local society. Some people help them but the difficulties are so many that they decide to return to their village in Albania.
Cast
- Gerasimos Skiadaresis
- Vasias Eleftheriadis
- Mania Papadimitriou
Awards
| Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Thessaloniki International Film Festival | Golden Alexander | Sotiris Goritsas | Won |
| 1993 Greek State Film Awards | Best Film | Sotiris Goritsas | Won |
| Best Screenplay | Sotiris Goritsas | Won |