MARIA PENTAGIOTISSA

MARIA PENTAGIOTISSA

On the upper part of the poster, the title of the film reads in black, capital letters: MARIA PENTAGIOTISSA. Below it, in smaller capital letters: “National-historical film, TALKING 100%”. Further below: “At Salona lambs are slaughtered, at Chryso rams are killed, while young men fight on Maria’s lap”. In the middle of the upper part lays a small square image of Maria Pentagiotissa. On the left, Queen Amalia and on the right King Otto are portrayed, very fond of Maria. Between the three photographs, two columns of texts are set, providing information about the film: the Special Order of Ministry of the Army, so as the director is facilitated in any way during the filming, the number of actors and soldiers taking part, as well as the fact that the Museum provided original clothes and furniture from Otto’s time. In the middle of the poster’s bottom, a photograph from the film depicts the Combatants of 1821, with Maria. On the left, the leading actors are registered: “Nela Mai in the part of Maria, Achilleus Madras in the part of Papa-Gavriil, Aimilios Veakis as listarchos Lamaras, Ch. Chatzichristos as listarchos Davelis, Emm. Kantiotis as prison guard, I. Kakanas as Otto, King of the Greeks, M. Andrikidi as Amalia, Queen of the Greeks, V. Damaskos as Kolokotronis, G. Avlonitis as Mauromichalis, I. Lorandos as Kriezis”. And further below: “Foustanella - …Celebrations – Kokoretsi - Flute - ...Mountain life.
One of the first Greek motion picture posters. With more words and fewer images. Featuring advertising messages, the film’s plot and the actors in their respective parts, as well as other information.