This biographical drama about the legendary Greek singer Stelios Kazantzidis covers his life from 1948–1974. Directed by Yorgos Tsemberopoulos and starring Christos Mastoras, the film explores the singer’s rise from a poor Pontiac refugee family to become the ‘voice of the Greek soul’. He survives and thrives against all odds, thanks to his immense talent and resilience in the face of social and personal challenges. Music, love, family, friends, people of the night, hardcore fans and intense conflicts come together to portray his life. This film is a tribute to the legendary singer but, at the same time it is also an introduction to popular Greek folk music and gives a taste of life in postwar Greece, notably social and political environment of that period. It is a movie for those who love music and the stories shaping the musical notes.
In Greek with English subtitles
Winner of the Hellenic Film Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress and Costume Design (2025)
Best Narrative Feature at the South London Film Festival (2025)
Presented by the Embassy of Greece in Singapore as part of European Film Festival 2026