From the Edge of the City
From the Edge of the City is a 1998 Greek film directed by Constantinos Giannaris. It was Greece's official Best Foreign Language Film submission at the 72nd Academy Awards, but did not manage to receive a nomination.
Plot
A company of young Pontic Greeks refugees from Russia live in Menidi, a suburb in the edge of Athens. Sasha, the main character, quits his job and collides with his father. His situation spurs him to chase the easy money, ending up in the dark world of prostitution and drugs.Cast
- Stathis Papadopoulos as Sasha
- Theodora Tzimou as Natasha
- Costas Kotsianisis as Kotzian
- Panagiotis Hartomatzidis as Panagiotis
Reception
Awards
winner:- 1998: Greek State Film Awards: for Best Director
- 1998: Greek State Film Awards: for Best Film
- 1998: Greek Film Critics Association Awards
In 1999, the film was Greece's official Best Foreign Language Film submission at the 72nd Academy Awards, but did not manage to receive a nomination.