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Biography
Michael Cacoyannis was a Greek Cypriot filmmaker, playwright and actor. He is best known for writing, directing, producing, and editing Zorba the Greek (1964), an adaptation of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel of the same name. He also directed the 1983 Broadway revival of the musical based on the film in addition to writing, directing, designing, and translating dozens of stage play and opera productions.
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Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Picture · 1965 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Director · 1965 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1965 · nominated
Filmography7 titles
Zorba the Greek
1964Director, Editor, Producer, Screenplay
1964Director, Editor, Producer, Screenplay
A Matter of Dignity
1958as Party Guest (uncredited)
1958as Party Guest (uncredited)
Iphigenia
1977Director, Editor, Writer
1977Director, Editor, Writer
The Story of Jacob and Joseph
1974Director
1974Director
Electra
1962Director, Editor, Producer, Writer
1962Director, Editor, Producer, Writer
The Trojan Women
1971Director, Editor, Producer, Screenplay
1971Director, Editor, Producer, Screenplay
Caesar and Cleopatra
1945as Councillor (uncredited)
1945as Councillor (uncredited)