Zorba the Greek

Summary

Zorba the Greek is a film^[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Zorba the Greek received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress^[3].
• Zorba the Greek received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White^[4].
• Zorba the Greek received the Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White^[5].
• Zorba the Greek received the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films^[6].
• Zorba the Greek's instance of is recorded as film^[7].
• Zorba the Greek was directed by Michalis Cacoyannis^[8].
• Nikos Kazantzakis wrote the screenplay for Zorba the Greek^[9].
• Michalis Cacoyannis wrote the screenplay for Zorba the Greek^[10].
• Zorba the Greek's composer is recorded as Mikis Theodorakis^[11].
• Zorba the Greek's genre is film based on a novel^[12].
• Zorba the Greek's genre is drama film^[13].
• Zorba the Greek's genre is musical film^[14].
• Zorba the Greek's based on is recorded as Zorba the Greek^[15].
• A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Anthony Quinn^[16].
• A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Irene Papas^[17].
• A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Lila Kedrova^[18].
• A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Alan Bates^[19].
• A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Sotiris Moustakas^[20].
• A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Yorgo Voyagis^[21].
• A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Giorgos Fountas^[22].
• A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Pia Lindström^[23].
• A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Eleni Anousaki^[24].
• A cast member of Zorba the Greek was Anna Kyriakou^[25].
• A cast member of Zorba the Greek was George P. Cosmatos^[26].
• Zorba the Greek was produced by Michalis Cacoyannis^[27].

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Authorship and Creation

Zorba the Greek was produced by Michalis Cacoyannis^[27]. It was directed by Michalis Cacoyannis^[8]. Screenwriters include Nikos Kazantzakis^[9] and Michalis Cacoyannis^[10]. Cast members include Anthony Quinn^[16], Irene Papas^[17], Lila Kedrova^[18], Alan Bates^[19], Sotiris Moustakas^[20], and Yorgo Voyagis^[21].

Publication

Publication dates include January 1, 1964^[28], December 16, 1964^[29], December 14, 1964^[30], and March 26, 1965^[31]. Original languages include English^[32] and Greek^[33]. Genres include film based on a novel^[12], drama film^[13], and musical film^[14]. Zorba the Greek was distributed by video on demand^[34].

Reception

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress^[3], an award for best supporting actress^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1936^[37]; Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White^[4]; Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White^[5]; and National Board of Review: Top Ten Films^[6], a film award^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1929^[40]. Reviews include 7.6/10^[41] and 80%^[42].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Zorba the Greek's after a work by is recorded as Nikos Kazantzakis^[43].

Why It Matters

Zorba the Greek has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] It is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[44]

FAQs

What awards did Zorba the Greek receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress^[3], Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White^[4], Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White^[5], and National Board of Review: Top Ten Films^[6].