Jamais le dimanche

Original title: Pote tin Kyriaki

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Jules Dassin and Melina Mercouri in Jamais le dimanche (1960)

An American scholar in Greece sets about improving the prostitute with whom he is infatuated.

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An American scholar in Greece sets about improving the prostitute with whom he is infatuated.An American scholar in Greece sets about improving the prostitute with whom he is infatuated.An American scholar in Greece sets about improving the prostitute with whom he is infatuated.

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

6.3K

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See production info at IMDbPro

Won 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 8 nominations total

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Trivia
Features first song ("Never On Sunday") from a foreign-made movie to win an Oscar.

Goofs
At their first meeting, when Ilya looks at Homer through the viewfinder of his camera, he is looking straight-on at the camera. But when she looks up from the camera, Homer is sitting slightly to her left and has to turn to his right -- and thus is not looking straight-on -- when he speaks to her.

Quotes
Homer: It's extraordinary! Where do you learn all those languages?
Illya: In bed.

Connections
Featured in Toute la chanson: Episode dated 30 May 1960 (1960)

Soundtracks
Ta Pediá tou Pireá
Music by Manos Hatzidakis
Lyrics by Manos Hatzidakis
Performed by Melina Mercouri

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Featured review

10/10

Never on Sunday, a story of the attempts of an American to reform a Greek prostitute and the adventures they both share in the process. Who reforms who?

I first experienced "Never on Sunday" shortly after I had visited Greece while in the US Navy. I loved the movie because of the atmosphere which it caught so well. Ilia was like so many of the Greek women and a wonderful character. The sensitive and skillful direction of Jules Dassin ranks as one of the best efforts I can remember in a film because of the humor and pathos he managed to combine and capture as well as the great love of life of the Greek people. The wonderful characterization makes the film a joy to watch. I have seen it countless times and each time it has been a delightful experience. The wonderful title song is quintessentially Greek that is a tune that I still adore and go back to, often humming for days. The plot is simple, direct and charming. The love of life that Melina Mercouri demonstrates in her performance is one to envied, admired and emulated. She was a truly gifted actress and Greek treasure. This is a must see film for anyone who loves life and all it can hold.

David Manning