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The Lake of Sighs

1959 · 82 min History Drama Romance
4.8 / 10 · TMDB

Ioannina, in the beginning of the 19th century. The whole Greece is under Turks. Ioannina is governed by the fierce and vulgar Ali Pasas. Ali’s eldest son, Muchtar, falls in love with a young Greek widow, Frosyni. The problem is, he’s married to the vindictive and cruel Chanife. And the muslim penalty for having an affair with a married man is death…

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Original Title Η Λίμνη των Στεναγμών
Year 1959
Country Greece
Genre History, Drama, Romance
Director Grigoris Grigoriou
Runtime 82 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.8/10 (6 votes)

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The Lake of Sighs is an acquired taste at 4.8/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1959. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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