Greece / USA / UK,
1964, 142 min
(Alternative: 137 min)
Directed by:
Michalis KakojannisScreenplay:
Michalis KakojannisCinematography:
Walter LassallyComposer:
Mikis TheodorakisCast:
Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova, Yorgo Voyagis, Pia Lindström, Giorgos Foundas, Takis Emmanuel, Eleni Anousaki, George P. Cosmatos (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
An aimless englishman finds he has a small inheritance on a greek island. His joyless existence is disturbed when he meets zorba, a middle aged greek with a real lust for life. As he discovers the earthy pleasures of Greece, the englishman finds his view on life changing. (20th Century Fox UK)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1965 - Lila Kedrova (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1965 - Walter Lassally (Best Cinematography (Black-and-White))
- 1965 - Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Black-and-White)
- 1965 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1965 - Michalis Kakojannis (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1965 - Anthony Quinn (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1965 - Michalis Kakojannis (Best Adapted Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1966 - Michalis Kakojannis (Best Film)
- 1966 - Anthony Quinn (Best Foreign Actor)
- 1966 - Lila Kedrova (Best Foreign Actress)
- 1966 - United Nations Award
Golden Globes
- 1965 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1965 - Michalis Kakojannis (Best Director)
- 1965 - Anthony Quinn (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1965 - Lila Kedrova (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 1965 - Mikis Theodorakis (Best Original Score)