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Scene from Bella (short) (2020)
Scene Details
| Duration: 145 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: supers992 |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 112 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 1440x1080 | Added: 2022-Apr-27 |
Actresses in this Scene
Elena Topalidou
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Full Biography
Elena Topalidou, born in Athens, studied dance at the State School of Orchestral Art and piano at the National Conservatory of Athens. She was a key member of OKTANA dance theater from 1993 to 2005 and collaborated with various theater groups and directors. As an actor, she has worked extensively in Greek theater and cinema. Notable performances include winning the best female performance prize for 'The Lady with the Camellias' (1999) and the short film 'Bella' (2020). She also won the first female performance award at the Iris Awards for 'Magnetic Fields' (2022). Since 2011, she has been teaching classical ballet at the National Opera School.
About the Movie: Bella (short) (2020)
Release Year: 2020
Nation: Greece
Alternative Title: Μπέλα, Белла
Director: Thelyia Petraki
Writer: Thelyia Petraki
Production & Genre
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Companies: 2|35, EPT, Greek Film Centre, TopSpot G.P.
Genre: Drama, Short
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Keywords
Keywords: short film
Story
Set just before the fall of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War, 'Bella' follows Anthi, a dedicated mother struggling to maintain her family's life amidst political turmoil and personal challenges. Anthi's husband Christos is away on business in the USSR, leaving Anthi to raise their two children alone while facing financial strain. As the world around them begins to change rapidly, Anthi clings to the hope of reuniting with Christos and dreams of a better future for her family.
Summary
'Bella' is a poignant short film by Thelyia Petraki that captures a snapshot in time during the waning days of the Cold War. The story centers on Anthi, an honest and hardworking mother whose life is marked by monotony and struggle. As political change looms large around her, Anthi's personal narrative serves as a microcosm for the broader shifts happening across Europe. Petraki uses the overlap between fiction and documentary elements to create an emotionally resonant film universe that captures the anxieties and aspirations of this pivotal historical moment.