The 1950s and early 1960s are considered by many to be a golden age of Greek cinema. Directors and actors of this era were recognized as important historical figures in Greece and some gained international acclaim: Irene Papas, Melina Mercouri, Mihalis Kakogiannis, Alekos Sakellarios, Nikos Tsiforos, Iakovos Kambanelis, Katina Paxinou, Nikos Koundouros, Ellie Lambeti, and others. More than sixty films per year were made, with the majority having film noir elements. Notable films were Η κάλπικη λίρα (1955 directed by Giorgos Tzavellas), Πικρό Ψωμί (1951, directed by Grigoris Grigoriou), O Drakos (1956 directed by Nikos Koundouros), Stella (1955 directed by Cacoyannis and written by Kampanellis). COUNT 5
QSN1 Which time period is considered the golden age of Greek cinema?  ANS1 1950s and early 1960s QSN2 During the Greek cinema golden age, how many films were made each year? ANS2 More than sixty QSN3 Who directed the movie O Drakos in 1956? ANS3 Nikos Koundouros QSN4 Who directed the movie Stella in 1955?  ANS4 Cacoyannis QSN5 Who wrote the movie Stella in 1955? ANS5 Kampanellis