Smyrna my Beloved

Smyrna, my Beloved (Greek: Σμύρνη μου αγαπημένη) is a 2021 Greek historical epic film directed by Grigoris Karantinakis about the burning of Smyrna (today's Izmir, Turkey) by the Turkish army in September 1922.[1] The film stars Mimi Denisi, Burak Hakki, Rupert Graves and Susan Hampshire.

Summary

The story follows the wealthy Greek Baltatzis family in the multicultural city of Smyrna during the Greco-Turkish War 1919-1922 and after the Turkish army entered the city in 1922, and shows the suffering and exodus of the ethnic Greeks of the city.[2]

Screenings

The film premiered at Megaron-Athens Concert Hall.[1]

The film screened at Redstone Theatre through Museum of the Moving Image in May 2022.[3]

Reception

Reviews

A review in The National Herald said, "The film is also a lesson about showing compassion to others in their times of need."[1]

Athens Insider referred to the film as "a poignant tale of loss and belonging".[4]

The film was reviewed by Tom McSorley of the CBC.[5]

At least one Turkish publication, Hürriyet, criticized the film, calling it "propaganda".[6]

Awards

Smyrna, My Beloved won The Audience Award for Feature Film at the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival.[7]

References
  1. Papoutsis, Vasilis (2022-01-15). "Movie Review: My Beloved Smyrna". National Herald. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  2. "Smyrna, My Beloved". Greek Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
  3. "Smyrna, My Beloved". Museum of the Moving Image. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  4. Panayides, Elena (2021-12-23). "Smyrna: a poignant tale of loss and belonging". Athens Insider. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  5. McSorley, Tom (2022-09-29). "Ottawa Morning with Robyn Bresnahan: Film review: Smyrna My Beloved". CBC. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  6. Savvidis, Panagiotis (2022-11-22). "Turkish Media Disturbed By The Movie "Smyrna, My Beloved" - Hurriyet Talks About A "plan Of The Invader"". Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  7. "Los Angeles Greek Film Festival's Orpheus Award Winners Announced". The National Herald. 2022-05-18. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
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