Ogre of Athens Blu-ray

'The Ogre of Athens' Director: Nikos Koundouros (1956) Radiance Limited Edition Blu-ray | HD transfer | Region Free | Greek w/ English Subtitles

A timid bank clerk is mistaken for a notorious criminal mastermind at large who rules the streets of Athens. Embracing his mistaken identity comes with a price though, as his unwitting white lie begins to unravel.

Rich with physical comedy and sharp social commentary, this satirical crime drama was a commercial disaster on release and is now considered to be a true classic of modern Greek cinema.

Limited Edition contents:
- Reversible sleeve featuring designs based on original posters
- Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Andréas Giannopoulos and extract from Jonathan Franzen’s Freedom
- Limited edition of 2500 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings

Special features include:
- Introduction by Jonathan Franzen
- Interview with critic Christina Newland
- Interview with Greek film expert Dimitris Papanikolaou on the 'Golden Age' of Greek cinema