Loustrakos

The small loustrakos Vasilis Maras alongside the school of fine on the streets of Athens to make money. The mother finds injustice in prison for the murder of Demetrias. With the persistence of the king, however, and the help of a lawyer, the Karelia, the mother of leaving prison.

Directed by Maria Plyta, Loustrakos leans on a strong ensemble — Dimitris Papamichael, Vasilis Kailas, Miranda Kounelaki — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1962.