Mihalis Kakogiannis Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Michael Cacoyannis (Greek: Μιχάλης Κακογιάννης, Michalis Kakogiannis; 11 June 1922 – 25 July 2011) was a Cypriot filmmaker, best known for his 1964 film Zorba the Greek. He directed the 1983 Broadway revival of the musical based on the film. Much of his work was rooted in classical texts, especially those of the Greek tragedian Euripides. He was nominated for an Academy Award five times, a record for any Cypriot film artist. He received Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Film nominations for Zorba the Greek, and two nominations in the Foreign Language Film category for Electra and Iphigenia.
During World War II, he worked as a producer for the Greek service of the BBC.
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Studied acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, and learned stage direction at the Old Vic. Made his theatrical debut in 1946 as Herod in "Salome" by Oscar Wilde.
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His father, Panayotis, was a lawyer and member of the Cyrpus legislative and executive councils who was knighted by the British in 1936.
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Was one of four children.
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Founded the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation in 2003; an institution for the performing arts.
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Member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1959
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Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume Two, 1945-1985". Pages 176-180. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1988.
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Cherry Orchard
1999
as Michael Cacoyannis
Pano, kato kai plagios
1993
Sweet Country
1987
Iphigenia
1977
Attilas '74
1975
Documentary as Michael Cacoyannis
The Story of Jacob and Joseph
1974
TV Movie as Michael Cacoyannis
The Trojan Women
1971
as Michael Cacoyannis
The Day the Fish Came Out
1967
as Michael Cacoyannis
Zorba the Greek
1964
as Michael Cacoyannis
Electra
1962/I
The Wastrel
1961
as Michael Cacoyannis
Eroica
1960
as Michael Cacoyannis
To teleftaio psema
1958
To koritsi me ta mavra
1956
Stella
1955
Kyriakatiko xypnima
1954
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Cherry Orchard
1999
screenplay - as Michael Cacoyannis
Pano, kato kai plagios
1993
writer
Sweet Country
1987
Iphigenia
1977
Attilas '74
1975
Documentary writer - uncredited
The Trojan Women
1971
scenario - as Michael Cacoyannis
The Day the Fish Came Out
1967
as Michael Cacoyannis
Zorba the Greek
1964
screenplay - as Michael Cacoyannis
Electra
1962/I
The Wastrel
1961
as Michael Cacoyannis
Eroica
1960
as Michael Cacoyannis
To teleftaio psema
1958
To koritsi me ta mavra
1956
Stella
1955
Kyriakatiko xypnima
1954
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Cherry Orchard
1999
producer - as Michael Cacoyannis
Pano, kato kai plagios
1993
producer
Sweet Country
1987
producer
Iphigenia
1977
producer - uncredited
Attilas '74
1975
Documentary producer - uncredited
The Trojan Women
1971
producer
The Day the Fish Came Out
1967
producer
Zorba the Greek
1964
producer - as Michael Cacoyannis
Electra
1962/I
producer
Eroica
1960
producer
Editor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Cherry Orchard
1999
as Michael Cacoyannis
Pano, kato kai plagios
1993
Sweet Country
1987
Iphigenia
1977
Attilas '74
1975
Documentary
The Trojan Women
1971
Zorba the Greek
1964
uncredited
Electra
1962/I
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
To teleftaio psema
1958
Party Guest (uncredited)
Kyriakatikoi iroes
1956
Vice Versa
1948
Minor Role (uncredited)
Caesar and Cleopatra
1945
Councillor (uncredited)
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Eisai to tairi mou
2002
TV Series lyrics - 1 episode
Mousiki vradya
1976
TV Series lyrics - 1 episode
Stella
1955
lyrics: "Agapi pou gine dikopo mahairi", "O minas ehei 13", "Efta tragoudia tha sou po"
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Cyprus Is an Island
1946
production assistant - as M. Cacoyannis
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Antigone/Rites of Passion
1990
the producer wishes to thank
Oi palioi mas filoi
1985
TV Series thanks - 1 episode
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Champions: Mia asteia istoria
2011
Documentary
Himself
Mia zoi, mia epohi - Mihalis Kakogiannis
2008
Documentary
Himself
Otan giortazoun oi theoi
2007
TV Series documentary
Himself
Paraskinio
2006
TV Series documentary
Himself
I istoria ton hronon mou
2003
TV Series documentary
Himself
Film Genre
2002
TV Series documentary
Himself
Pera apo ta syrmatoplegmata
2000
Documentary
Narrator (voice)
Cinema 3
1992
TV Series
Himself
Attilas '74
1975
Documentary
Narrator (voice)
The Cinema Today
1959
TV Series
Himself (as Michael Cacoyannis)
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
The 84th Annual Academy Awards
2012
TV Special
Himself - Memorial Tribute
The Orange British Academy Film Awards
2012
TV Special
Himself - Memorial Tribute
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1999
Grand Prix Special des Amériques
Montréal World Film Festival
For exceptional contribution to the cinematographic art.
1999
Greek Union of Film and Television Technicians Award
Thessaloniki Film Festival
The Cherry Orchard (1999)
1977
Greek Competition Award
Thessaloniki Film Festival
Best Film
Ifigeneia (1977)
1965
Golden Plate
David di Donatello Awards
Alexis Zorbas (1964)
1962
Technical Grand Prize
Cannes Film Festival
Ilektra (1962)
1962
Award
Cannes Film Festival
Best Cinematic Transposition (Prix de la meilleure transposition cinématographique)
Ilektra (1962)
1962
Greek Competition Award
Thessaloniki Film Festival
Best Film
Ilektra (1962)
1962
Greek Competition Award
Thessaloniki Film Festival
Best Director
Ilektra (1962)
1962
Hellenic Association of Film Critics Award
Thessaloniki Film Festival
Best Film
Ilektra (1962)
1962
Hellenic Association of Film Critics Award
Thessaloniki Film Festival
Best Director
Ilektra (1962)
1961
Greek Competition Award
Thessaloniki Film Festival
Best Director
Eroica (1960)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1984
Gold Hugo
Chicago International Film Festival
Best Feature
Ifigeneia (1977)
1977
Palme d'Or
Cannes Film Festival
Ifigeneia (1977)
1966
BAFTA Film Award
BAFTA Awards
Best Film from any Source
Alexis Zorbas (1964)
1966
UN Award
BAFTA Awards
Alexis Zorbas (1964)
1965
Oscar
Academy Awards, USA
Best Picture
Alexis Zorbas (1964)
1965
Oscar
Academy Awards, USA
Best Director
Alexis Zorbas (1964)
1965
Oscar
Academy Awards, USA
Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium