Nikos Papatakis

Nikos Papatakis

Nico Papatakis was an Ethiopian-born Greek filmmaker, who lived in France. Papatakis was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and spent his early years between Ethiopia and Greece. In 1939, he established himself in Paris and worked as an extra in films. Eventually, he owned the famous Parisian club 'La Rose Rouge' where performers included singer Juliette Gréco. He was married to actress Anouk Aimée from 1951 to 1954 and with her he had a daughter, Manuela Papatakis, born in 1951. He was then married to actress Olga Karlatos from 1967 to 1982, with whom he had a son, Serge Papatakis, born in 1967. In 1957, Papatakis moved to New York City, met John Cassavetes, and became co-producer of Cassavetes' Shadows (1959). In 1963, his first film, Les Abysses, enjoyed a "Succès de scandale" and was entered into the 1963 Cannes Film Festival which refused to show it.[4] It was based on Jean Genet's The Slaves.[citation needed] In 1967, he directed another film, Oi Voskoi (The Shepherds in Greek). During the Algerian War, he was active in the Front de Liberation National. He returned to filmmaking in 1987 with a film in Greek, I Photografia (The Photograph). His last movie was Walking a Tightrope (1992).

  • Title: Nikos Papatakis
  • Popularity: 1.946
  • Known For: Writing
  • Birthday: 1918-07-04
  • Place of Birth: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Nikos Papatakis Movies

  • 2007
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    365 Day Project

    365 Day Project

    1 2007 HD

    This exhibition focuses on Jonas Mekas’ 365 Day Project, a succession of films and videos in calendar form. Every day as of January 1st, 2007...

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  • 1951
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    The Red Rose

    The Red Rose

    5.1 1951 HD

    The Jacques Brothers, their temporary replacements, Yves Gérard and his troupe, as well as a famous movie star looking for a new partner,...

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  • 1987
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    The Photograph

    The Photograph

    6.5 1987 HD

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  • 1991
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    Walking a Tightrope

    Walking a Tightrope

    4.8 1991 HD

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  • 1972
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    Song of Love

    Song of Love

    7 1972 HD

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  • 1963
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    The Depths

    The Depths

    6.1 1963 HD

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  • 1960
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    Shadows

    Shadows

    6.9 1960 HD

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  • 1976
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    Gloria Mundi

    Gloria Mundi

    4.8 1976 HD

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  • 1976
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    Gloria Mundi

    Gloria Mundi

    4.8 1976 HD

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  • 1987
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    The Photograph

    The Photograph

    6.5 1987 HD

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  • 1987
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    The Photograph

    The Photograph

    6.5 1987 HD

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  • 1967
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    Thanos and Despina

    Thanos and Despina

    7 1967 HD

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  • 1967
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    Thanos and Despina

    Thanos and Despina

    7 1967 HD

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  • 1967
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    Thanos and Despina

    Thanos and Despina

    7 1967 HD

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  • 1981
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    Short Circuit

    Short Circuit

    1 1981 HD

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  • 1963
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    The Depths

    The Depths

    6.1 1963 HD

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  • 1980
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    Une page d'amour

    Une page d'amour

    5.5 1980 HD

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  • 1991
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    Walking a Tightrope

    Walking a Tightrope

    4.8 1991 HD

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  • 1954
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    Reflets de Cannes

    Reflets de Cannes

    1 1954 HD

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