The Lake of Sighs

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…

Release Date

January 1, 1959

Status

Released

Original Title

Η Λίμνη των Στεναγμών

Runtime

1h 22min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Greek

Production Companies

Karagiannis-Karatzopoulos