Twenty Women and I (1973)
A delightfully chaotic Greek comedy about one man hopelessly outnumbered by the women in every corner of his life.
Twenty Women and I - Movie Information
- Original Title: 20 Γυναίκες Κι' Εγώ!
- Release Year: 1973
- Directed by: Giannis Dalianidis
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 38m
- Original Language: Greek
- Spoken Languages: Greek
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 23, 1973 (Greece)
- Alternative Titles: 20 gynaikes ki ego! (GR)
- Production Companies: Finos Film
- Production Countries: Greece
Twenty Women and I - Plot
A bunch of women dominates Kostas Filipou's life. His mother Smaro and his three sisters: married Rika - who wants to take a divorce -, religious Fanouria and Tzela the student. The last two have to get married. There are also the women who work at the women's lingerie business that he runs, many of whom see him as a potential husband, as well as Betty, a colleague deeply in love with him, whose mother pressures her to get married. When Kostas secretly marries Betty, who rents with her mother an apartment above theirs, Smaro decides to find both of them a mate. She suggests to Betty the neighborhood's electrician- but Kostas finds a way to break the match- and to Kostas a young woman from Veroia- but Betty manages to break the match. The revelation of the couple's marriage relieves everyone and the fact that Betty is pregnant brings the desired peace and serenity.
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Twenty Women and I - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Giannis Dalianidis
Main Cast
- Kostas Voutsas
- Betty Livanou
- Smaro Stefanidou
- Eleni Mavromati
- Mary Metaxa
- Kaiti Ibrohori
- Lydia Lenossi
- Anthi Gounari
- Vilma Tsakiri
- Rania Ioannidou
Writers
- Giannis Dalianidis
Twenty Women and I - FAQs
Who are the main actors in Twenty Women and I?
The film stars Kostas Voutsas as the beleaguered Costas Filippou, with Betty Livanou playing his secret wife Betty. The supporting cast includes Smaro Stefanidou, Eleni Mavromati, Mary Metaxa, Kaiti Ibrohori, and Lydia Lenossi, among others.
What is Twenty Women and I about?
The film follows Kostas Filipou, a man whose life is cheerfully overrun by women — his overbearing mother, three sisters, and a lingerie shop full of employees eyeing him as husband material. When he secretly marries Betty, the ensuing chaos of matchmaking and mistaken intentions makes for a delightfully farcical comedy.
When was Twenty Women and I released?
Twenty Women and I was released on September 23, 1973, in Greece. It is a product of the golden era of Greek popular cinema, produced by the legendary Finos Film studio, which was responsible for many beloved comedies of that period.
Who directed Twenty Women and I?
Giannis Dalianidis directed the film and also wrote the screenplay. One of the most prolific and celebrated figures in Greek popular cinema, Dalianidis was known for his energetic comedies and musicals that defined the tastes of Greek audiences throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
Is Twenty Women and I a classic of Greek cinema?
Absolutely. Produced by Finos Film — the powerhouse studio behind much of Greece's cinematic golden age — and directed by Giannis Dalianidis, the film is a charming example of the popular Greek comedy tradition that thrived in the late 1960s and early 1970s, beloved by generations of Greek audiences.
What genre is Twenty Women and I?
Twenty Women and I is a comedy. It belongs to the tradition of Greek popular comedies from the Finos Film era, blending domestic farce, romantic misunderstandings, and lively ensemble humor into a warm and entertaining package that still resonates with fans of classic Greek cinema.
How long is Twenty Women and I?
The film runs for 98 minutes, or about 1 hour and 38 minutes. It's a brisk, well-paced comedy that keeps the laughs coming throughout, making it an easy and enjoyable watch for fans of classic Greek films or vintage European comedy.
What are some movies similar to Twenty Women and I?
If you enjoy this kind of warm, family-centered comedy, you might also like Sweet Family (2019), So Much Love to Give (2020), Lola and Her Brothers (2018), The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch (2018), and September (2022) — all comedies with a similar spirit of domestic chaos and heartfelt humor.
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