Edge of Night

In my previous comment, I wrote that the movie depicted rembetika clubs, but instead of "rembetika" I think the more appropriate word would have been "skiladika". Rembetika songs, which are like Greek blues, are very often sung by men and have become much more accepted as a legitimate music form. In skiladika clubs, however, women are the main attraction and usually its not for their extraordinary vocals.

Nice movie different, Nikos Kouris quite as good as Maximu I liked and Markopoulos who in many places said things about life.

By the greek standards of film making at the 90's this is one of the best and most complete artistic works of the decade. The photography of Haris Stavrou is captivating, the soundtrack by Stamatis Kraounakis and the songs singed by Dimitra Papiou was a big hit at the time. The portraying of the 'skyladika' which were and still are, the so called greek night clubs with live music its fantastic and realistic. But the center of the movie its the heartbreaking love between the two leading actors Maximoy and Kouris, which have great chemistry.

This movie is a fascinating portrayal of the "rembetika" clubs in the countryside of Greece. One of the best movies to come out of Greece in recent years, it showcases the dark side of life in some small, isolated towns during the harsh winter months. The soulful music, written by Stamatis Kraounakis, one of Greece's foremost artists, is another reason the movie is so good.

I must admit that this film is one of the few or I might dare to say, the only Greek film which depicts in the most reliable way the harsh life at the night clubs of the Greek provinces. The movie presents some of the most crucial problems of our century such as easy and quick wealth, prostitution and the influx of immigrants. It focuses on the concerns of the young people of our time who feel hopeless and more alienated than ever before. Even though it is quite simple in its script it achieves to raise the interest of the viewer and even amuse him. The film is utterly realistic in every aspect and the performance of Nikos Kouris is absolutely stunning and thrilling. In addition the two leading actresses, Athena Maximou and Zoe Nalbanti having won the first and second acting awards respectively manage to give the viewer a sense of authenticity. Moreover the incredible soundtrack of the film with the song of the title by Stamatis Kraounakis makes it a movie to remember. The song itself has been a great hit among audiences with the amazing performance of Dimitra Papiou.All I all, I would say it has rightfully earned a place in the film industry.