Brides (2004)
Original title: Νύφες
Brides is a 2004 Greek-language drama movie directed by Pantelis Voulgaris, with a running time of 2h 8m. It stars Evi Saoulidou, Victoria Haralabidou and Andréa Ferréol.
A young female character, Nikki Douka, from Samothraki, is sailing to the U.S. to fulfill a marriage contract and save her family honor. Her skills as a seamstress keep her busily sewing throughout the voyage to alter wedding dresses for the third-class voyagers. But along the way, she meets a young American photographer who is returning from the Middle East where he was snapping shots of the war in Smyrna, 1922. Her honesty, pride, and beauty attract the attention of the American who falls in love with her. Tribulations abound during the voyage, following the dramas of several unfortunate young women upon whom nasty characters preyed, as Nikki struggles with her feelings for the photographer.
Quick answers
What is Brides about?
A young female character, Nikki Douka, from Samothraki, is sailing to the U.S. to fulfill a marriage contract and save her family honor. Her skills as a seamstress keep her busily sewing throughout the voyage to alter wedding dresses for the third-class voyagers. But along the way, she meets a young American photographer who is returning from the Middle East where he was snapping shots of the war in Smyrna, 1922. Her honesty, pride, and beauty attract the attention of the American who falls in love with her. Tribulations abound during the voyage, following the dramas of several unfortunate young women upon whom nasty characters preyed, as Nikki struggles with her feelings for the photographer.
When was Brides released?
Brides was released on 22 October 2004.
How long is Brides?
Brides runs 2h 8m.
Who made Brides?
Brides was directed by Pantelis Voulgaris.
Cast
- Evi Saoulidou as Haro
- Victoria Haralabidou as Niki Douka
- Andréa Ferréol as Emine
- Damian Lewis as Norman Harris
- Eleni Roussinou as Yelena
- Dimitris Katalifos as Captain
- Eirini Inglesi as Ms. Kardaki
- Steven Berkoff as Karabulat
- Elizaveta Kuznetsova as Olga
- Apostolis Totsikas as Nikolas
- Yorgos Makris as Prodromos
- Evelina Papoulia as Marion