Stelios – Movie Review
First Reaction – Stelios is a great journey through a performer’s career.
Director: Yorgos Tsemberopoulos
Writer: Katerina Bei (Screenplay)
Cast
- Christos Mastoras
- Klelia Renesi
- Asimenia Voulioti
- Agoritsa Oikonomou
- Dimitris Kapouranis
Plot: Legendary Greek singer Stelios Kazantzidis, a Pontic refugee child who overcame challenges through talent and resilience, exploring his music, relationships, hardships, and devoted fanbase.
Runtime: 2 Hours 12 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Stelios starts when young man Stelios Kazantzidis (Mastoras) finds comfort in his music. He quickly becomes the talk of the town, then the country. His music has helped guide him away from the hardships he once faced to become one of the most popular performers in the land.
Meanwhile, his personal life causes problems as the fame gets to him. His past could cause problems, but he focuses on the music and entertaining people becoming the icon the country knows.
Verdict on Stelios
Recap
The movie follows the life of legendary musician Stelios Kazantzidis. It follows his troubled childhood to fame which moved a country. We follow his personal problems and other problems while trying to make a name for himself.
Best Parts
The movie uses the biopic formula well, showing the ups and downs from the career of the singer. It shows his ability to command a performance and dives into the political problems he faced growing up. The performances are brilliant and they will have you wanting to learn more about the singer.
Final Thoughts –Stelios is a delightful dive into a legendary singer’s life.
