"Stella, I am holding a knife ..."
Kallidromiou
The epilogue of the legendary film "Stella", directed by Michael Cacoyannis, starring Melina Mercouri and Yiorgos Fountas, was filmed in Kallidromiou street. Stella, like Carmen, facing the dilemma “slavery or death” decides to die and lets herself be killed by her lover and prospective husband.  He on the other hand, succumbing to the morals of Greek post-war society, defends his honor as a man by killing the woman he loves. A tragic love story, almost an ancient greek drama epilogue. The premiere of the film was held in 1955, at Cannes Festival, where both the film and the protagonist were nominated for the Golden Palm. One year later the film won the Golden Globe in the USA.  
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