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"Prova Nifikou" or "Wedding Dress Rehearsal" as the English title would be, is Costas Koutsomitis' adaption of the Dora Giannakopoulou novel. It is one of the best tv series of greek television, with excellent production values. A great cast, Peggy Trikalioti, Pemy Zouni, Aggelos Adonopoulos and Andreas Voutsinas stand out, are directed by one of the best and most important artists of greek television, Kostas Koutsomitis. Admirable in every aspect, it won several television awards and launched the career of many young actors. It's critical as well as commercial success gave the opportunity to Koutsomitis to continue directing demanding and big budget productions for tv, such as "I Agapi Argise Mia Mera" and "O Megalos Thimos".

Kostas Koutsomitis achieves the impossible. He manages to create a masterpiece. "Love Was One Day Late" is really a rare experience for a tv viewer. It has all the elements of an epic motion picture. An excellent production and memorable performances all around. Trikalioti, Grigoriadou, Hadjisavas, Moschidis and especially Diamadopoulos are unforgettable. But this is Kariofillia Karabeti's movie. She steals every scene she is in and proves once more that she is one of the best actresses in Greece. With a performance that under other circumstances could have award her an Oscar nomination, Kafabeti stays long in your memory and creates one of the most memorable roles in the history of greek tv. It won every single tv award it was nominated for (Art Direction, Costumes, Cinematography, Music, Screenplay, Director, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Actor, Actress, Series) "Agapi Argise Mia Mera" is an unforgettable experience.

Glenda Jackson is superb in the title role. Ibsen's play "Hedda Gabler" gets a first-rate treatment in this adaption. Hedda is a restless, free-spirited and ruthless woman who enjoys playing with other people's lives and ultimately destroying them. Glenda Jackson gives the performance of her life in this movie. Peter Eyre gives an equal impressive supporting performance. Highly recommended for theater lovers.