Loafing and Camouflage
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Loafing and Camouflage (1984) is a Greek cult comedy classic film directed by Nikos Perakis
. It was followed in 1987 by BIOS kai Politeia, bringing the characters in a post-20 year "reunion". In 2005, Loafing and Camouflage: Sirens in the Aegean
was released, bearing no relation to the first installment; instead, telling the story of a modern-day Army company. A TV series version of the movie started airing in 2006 (currently on its second season), featuring actors from the latest L&C movie in the roles of the original characters from the 1984 installment.
in 1967 and 1968, before and during the Greek Junta
, are assigned to the, then, recently founded Armed Forces Television. This TV station, founded for the civilian population, was run by the Cinematographic Unit of the army which until then had only produced propaganda films and newsreels and was responsible for entertaining the troops and other charity organizations with movie screenings. The personnel was composed mostly of soldiers, who already had experience in the film business in their civilian lives, as well as those who received their training in the army.
Nikos Perakis
Nikos Perakis is a Greek writer and film director. He has studied at the Fine Arts Academy of Munich. At that time he worked as a set and costume designer...
. It was followed in 1987 by BIOS kai Politeia, bringing the characters in a post-20 year "reunion". In 2005, Loafing and Camouflage: Sirens in the Aegean
Loafing and Camouflage: Sirens in the Aegean
Loafing and Camouflage: Sirens in the Aegean is a 2005 film and the seoncd to bear the "Loafing & Camo" stamp, the first being Loafing and Camouflage by Nikos Perakis. The film stars an ensemble cast of Greek and Turkish actors...
was released, bearing no relation to the first installment; instead, telling the story of a modern-day Army company. A TV series version of the movie started airing in 2006 (currently on its second season), featuring actors from the latest L&C movie in the roles of the original characters from the 1984 installment.
Synopsis
The film tells the story of a group of soldiers, who, during their compulsory military serviceMilitary service
Military service, in its simplest sense, is service by an individual or group in an army or other militia, whether as a chosen job or as a result of an involuntary draft . Some nations require a specific amount of military service from every citizen...
in 1967 and 1968, before and during the Greek Junta
Greek military junta of 1967-1974
The Greek military junta of 1967–1974, alternatively "The Regime of the Colonels" , or in Greece "The Junta", and "The Seven Years" are terms used to refer to a series of right-wing military governments that ruled Greece from 1967 to 1974...
, are assigned to the, then, recently founded Armed Forces Television. This TV station, founded for the civilian population, was run by the Cinematographic Unit of the army which until then had only produced propaganda films and newsreels and was responsible for entertaining the troops and other charity organizations with movie screenings. The personnel was composed mostly of soldiers, who already had experience in the film business in their civilian lives, as well as those who received their training in the army.
Credits
- Director: Nikos Perakis Script: Nikos Perakis Cinematography: George Panoussopoulos
- Music: Nikos Mamangakis
- Art Director: Yorgos Koliopandos
- Costume Design: H Perakis, Heidrun Brandt
- Sound Recording: Marinos Athanassopoulos
- Production Manager: Vassilis Katsoufis
Cast
- Nikos Kaloyeropoulos Pvt. Papadopoulos
- Yorgos Kimoulis Pvt. Lambrou
- Takis Spyridakis Pvt. Balourdos
- Fotis Polychronopoulos Pvt. Karamanos (aka Karamasov)
- Yannis Chadjiyannis Pvt. Savidis
- Paris Tselios Pvt. Marlafekas
- Stavros Xenidis Col A. Kontellis
- Andreas Filippidis Lt. Col. Minas Katsampelas
- Christos Valavanidis Maj D. Karavidis
- Antonis Theodorakopoulos Captain
- Nikos Tsachiridis Staff Sergeant
- Tania Kapsali Emmanouella
- Ifigenia Makati Katerina
- Rocky Taylor Cindy
- Dimitris PoulikakosDimitris PoulikakosDimitris Poulikakos is a Greek actor and rock singer. He hails from Mani, Greece.- Filmography :Dimitris Poulikakos participated in more than 60 movies*1972: Fonissa, I *1972: Aldevaran*1975: Kelli miden, To...
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- Production: Greek Film Centre (M.Kariatos), Nicos Perakis
- Filmmakers: Cooperation Ltd, Spentzos Film
Awards
- Special Mention, 1985, Thessaloniki International Film FestivalThessaloniki International Film FestivalThe Thessaloniki International Film Festival has become one of the Balkans' primary showcases for the work of new and emerging filmmakers...
- Grand Prix, 1984, Thessaloniki International Film FestivalThessaloniki International Film FestivalThe Thessaloniki International Film Festival has become one of the Balkans' primary showcases for the work of new and emerging filmmakers...
- Best Screenplay, 1984, Thessaloniki International Film FestivalThessaloniki International Film FestivalThe Thessaloniki International Film Festival has become one of the Balkans' primary showcases for the work of new and emerging filmmakers...
- Best Actor, 1984, Thessaloniki International Film FestivalThessaloniki International Film FestivalThe Thessaloniki International Film Festival has become one of the Balkans' primary showcases for the work of new and emerging filmmakers...
- Best Editing, 1984, Thessaloniki International Film FestivalThessaloniki International Film FestivalThe Thessaloniki International Film Festival has become one of the Balkans' primary showcases for the work of new and emerging filmmakers...
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, Nominated, 35th Berlin International Film Festival35th Berlin International Film FestivalThe 35th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from February 15 to February 26, 1985.-Jury:* Jean Marais * Max von Sydow* Alberto Sordi* Regimantas Adomaitis* Sheila Benson* Wolfgang Kohlhaase* Onat Kutlar* Luis Megino...