1 00:00:16,247 --> 00:00:24,247 REMBETIKO SPECIAL EDITION 2004 2 00:00:29,367 --> 00:00:34,361 SOTIRIA LEONARDOU 3 00:00:35,527 --> 00:00:40,317 NICOS KALOGEROPOULOS 4 00:00:41,447 --> 00:00:46,157 MICHAEL MANIATIS 5 00:00:47,327 --> 00:00:52,162 THEMIS BAZAKA 6 00:00:53,367 --> 00:00:58,521 NICOS DIMITRATOS 7 00:00:59,407 --> 00:01:04,242 GEORGE ZORBAS 8 00:01:05,327 --> 00:01:10,196 CONSTANTINE TZOUMAS 9 00:01:11,247 --> 00:01:16,321 VICKY VANITA 10 00:01:17,287 --> 00:01:23,362 LINA BABATSIA SPYROS MAVIDIS 11 00:01:24,367 --> 00:01:30,044 POPI KATSAMBANI DANAE-CATHERINE FERRIS 12 00:01:33,927 --> 00:01:39,763 Set Decorator MANOLIS MARIDAKIS 13 00:01:40,847 --> 00:01:46,683 Costume Designer MARY MANIATI 14 00:01:47,727 --> 00:01:53,723 Editing YIANNA SPYROPOULOU 15 00:01:54,807 --> 00:02:00,723 Director of Photography TAKIS ZERVOULAKOS 16 00:02:01,727 --> 00:02:07,757 Production Manager PETROS RAPTIS 17 00:02:08,807 --> 00:02:14,723 Music STAVROS XARHAKOS 18 00:02:15,727 --> 00:02:21,916 Song Lyrics NIKOS GATSOS - AGATHI DIMITROUKA 19 00:02:22,767 --> 00:02:28,797 Executive Producer COSTAS FERRIS 20 00:02:29,767 --> 00:02:35,683 Associate Producer COSTAS SAKKARIS 21 00:02:36,727 --> 00:02:42,836 Co-Produced by THE GREEK FILM CENTRE 22 00:02:43,807 --> 00:02:49,962 Written by SOTIRIA LEONARDOU - COSTAS FERRIS 23 00:02:50,687 --> 00:02:56,717 Directed by COSTAS FERRIS 24 00:02:57,927 --> 00:02:59,671 Almost 1.000.000 Greek refugees from the west coast of Asia 25 00:02:59,672 --> 00:03:01,414 Minor who had become dispossessed, were now confined to living 26 00:03:01,415 --> 00:03:03,158 their lives under the lower step of the Greek urban social order. 27 00:03:03,159 --> 00:03:04,901 They engaged in a lifestyle that was considered borderline 28 00:03:04,902 --> 00:03:06,646 at best, living in Pireus' slum cities, and neighbouring with the original 29 00:03:06,647 --> 00:03:08,389 outcasts of the Port. It was in these overcrowded and economically 30 00:03:08,390 --> 00:03:10,133 and politically destitute conditions during the 1930's and 40's 31 00:03:10,134 --> 00:03:11,876 that the Rembetiko genre of music reached its height in popularity. 32 00:03:11,967 --> 00:03:15,827 In Greece, Rembetiko had always been known as the songs of the outcasts. The time 33 00:03:15,828 --> 00:03:19,686 depicted in this film, covers a period in Greek History from about 1919 to 1956. 34 00:03:19,687 --> 00:03:21,617 This was a time of tremendous transition and instability 35 00:03:21,618 --> 00:03:23,547 for the entire Greek nation. In 1922, a military 36 00:03:23,548 --> 00:03:25,477 campaign waged with rival nation Turkey, resulted 37 00:03:25,478 --> 00:03:27,406 to what the Greeks have called the Smyrna Disaster. 38 00:03:27,487 --> 00:03:30,923 Smyrna, Asia Minor, 1919 39 00:03:33,087 --> 00:03:41,087 In history it will be written, that from the beast we are ridden 40 00:03:41,407 --> 00:03:45,320 gone are the kings and the politicians 41 00:03:45,567 --> 00:03:50,004 the liars and the cheaters 42 00:04:02,247 --> 00:04:10,040 In charge of Defense are our officers 43 00:04:10,527 --> 00:04:14,645 and Venizelos fights along to bring an end to all 44 00:04:14,887 --> 00:04:19,722 with every single patriot equality will prevail. 45 00:04:38,247 --> 00:04:42,286 The Virgin Mary by our side 46 00:04:42,487 --> 00:04:46,275 shows the way to our new general 47 00:04:46,567 --> 00:04:50,401 the hero of National Defense 48 00:04:50,727 --> 00:04:54,925 who fights to cast our enemy away. 49 00:05:07,287 --> 00:05:15,285 The children of National Defense got rid of the king 50 00:05:15,607 --> 00:05:19,646 bid him farewell and off he goes 51 00:05:19,807 --> 00:05:24,881 elsewhere to gobble with his foreign kindred. 52 00:05:38,647 --> 00:05:39,762 Hey there, Lefteraki! 53 00:05:43,567 --> 00:05:47,162 Come and see swords and bancals 54 00:05:47,367 --> 00:05:51,121 that light fires high, way up to the sky 55 00:05:51,327 --> 00:05:59,166 high up at our borders flows our enemy's blood 56 00:06:11,887 --> 00:06:18,998 The children of Defense got rid of the king 57 00:06:19,967 --> 00:06:23,926 The pride of Defense has brought us Venizelos 58 00:06:24,127 --> 00:06:28,518 In the front line of Defense stands our Lefterakis! 59 00:07:02,087 --> 00:07:04,157 Congratulations, Panagis! It's a girl! 60 00:07:19,087 --> 00:07:22,443 Smyrna 1922 61 00:07:47,727 --> 00:07:51,766 "Cine Paris", Piraeus 62 00:08:03,847 --> 00:08:08,318 Refugees' slum city, 1925 63 00:08:22,487 --> 00:08:25,445 At Thomas' 64 00:08:31,727 --> 00:08:33,080 Long live, mangas! 65 00:09:06,567 --> 00:09:14,567 Where can be found four swords And in my fist a torch 66 00:09:18,647 --> 00:09:26,600 a flame to start this day and burn it surely away 67 00:09:30,567 --> 00:09:37,803 this work that I cherished but left me totally perished 68 00:10:00,367 --> 00:10:08,367 on the islets of ordeal I nourished from my tear 69 00:10:12,727 --> 00:10:20,236 and in the prisons of life where Sunday bows to strife 70 00:10:24,407 --> 00:10:32,407 My memory has not betrayed me Of the solitude that slayed me 71 00:10:54,047 --> 00:11:02,047 And by you who came one night To fill my heart with your light 72 00:11:06,247 --> 00:11:14,247 away to go I was told in the midst of winter cold 73 00:11:17,607 --> 00:11:25,607 betrayed I felt and shallow your light has melt to shadow 74 00:12:10,607 --> 00:12:12,598 - Is that coffee ready? - Go to the Cafe! 75 00:12:12,887 --> 00:12:14,445 Why do you sit here all day? You've rotten in here. 76 00:12:15,327 --> 00:12:17,557 - Just make me that coffee! - "Just make me that coffee!" 77 00:12:18,127 --> 00:12:20,038 Go get it from those girls! You know which! 78 00:12:23,767 --> 00:12:27,043 Oh, come on! Go inside! Thomas is here! 79 00:12:28,287 --> 00:12:30,926 He'll probably brings some food. Our Marika has to eat! 80 00:12:33,567 --> 00:12:36,559 Thomas is here! Thomas... 81 00:12:38,007 --> 00:12:41,522 Thomas is here! Thomas! 82 00:12:48,687 --> 00:12:53,397 Now he puts his hands on you for some filthy food! What a free liver! 83 00:13:12,807 --> 00:13:15,116 Welcome Thomas! Welcome! 84 00:13:15,927 --> 00:13:19,078 Hello Mrs Andriana! Flower of the Levant! 85 00:13:22,327 --> 00:13:23,760 Is he inside? 86 00:13:28,247 --> 00:13:30,317 I brought you a bone! 87 00:13:30,527 --> 00:13:32,882 Boil it and offer your Marika a proper feast! 88 00:13:39,247 --> 00:13:42,319 As for you... look here! 89 00:13:44,207 --> 00:13:45,845 Why, look here! 90 00:13:48,007 --> 00:13:52,398 Oh, Thomas, you're great! You always think of me! 91 00:14:02,567 --> 00:14:03,477 Mother! 92 00:14:04,847 --> 00:14:07,315 Stop shouting 'mother'! Get out to play! 93 00:14:26,207 --> 00:14:27,799 My wonderful Andriana! 94 00:14:29,327 --> 00:14:30,680 My baby! 95 00:14:44,967 --> 00:14:46,719 Marika! Dear Marika! 96 00:15:32,447 --> 00:15:36,156 The "Lemon Market" 97 00:16:51,527 --> 00:16:54,360 Leave it, Marika. Keep your money! 98 00:16:55,167 --> 00:16:57,362 If it's just a plate of beans, I can offer that. 99 00:16:59,167 --> 00:17:01,965 Where were you? Where did you go? Your father will kill you! 100 00:17:24,647 --> 00:17:26,205 Where have you been? 101 00:17:31,287 --> 00:17:32,766 Where did you wonder? 102 00:17:36,367 --> 00:17:38,881 Is it a whore you want to become? A whore? 103 00:17:40,447 --> 00:17:42,563 Monster! You will kill my child! 104 00:17:42,847 --> 00:17:44,883 Leave me alone! I said leave me! 105 00:17:48,807 --> 00:17:50,684 Haven't I told you to stay out of this? 106 00:18:46,487 --> 00:18:48,045 Why don't you sing tonight? 107 00:18:49,847 --> 00:18:51,326 I can't, Panagis. I don't feel well. 108 00:18:53,847 --> 00:18:56,077 You will either work or get the hell out of here! 109 00:19:21,647 --> 00:19:23,126 Let's go, manges! 110 00:22:53,727 --> 00:22:55,046 Andriana... 111 00:23:14,087 --> 00:23:17,921 Leave everything, I said, and come with me. 112 00:23:19,767 --> 00:23:21,803 I'm telling you, you don't have to sing again! 113 00:23:22,487 --> 00:23:24,364 You don't have to sing! 114 00:23:25,807 --> 00:23:27,286 Leave me! 115 00:25:51,767 --> 00:25:52,836 I'm scared... 116 00:25:54,687 --> 00:25:55,722 I'm afraid... 117 00:25:58,367 --> 00:25:59,482 Of what? 118 00:26:03,327 --> 00:26:04,726 Of my fate. 119 00:26:13,967 --> 00:26:15,685 I am your fate, Andriana. 120 00:26:19,087 --> 00:26:20,440 I love you. 121 00:26:21,727 --> 00:26:23,558 I'll take you away. 122 00:26:36,927 --> 00:26:38,280 Go away! 123 00:26:42,127 --> 00:26:43,685 Take me... 124 00:27:12,727 --> 00:27:14,365 So, my lady... 125 00:27:16,207 --> 00:27:18,004 have you started a rebellion? 126 00:27:32,527 --> 00:27:36,759 Why do you pretend to be sick and don't come to sing? 127 00:27:37,607 --> 00:27:40,041 So you can see that lover of yours? 128 00:27:51,527 --> 00:27:52,880 Damn you! 129 00:27:53,887 --> 00:27:55,240 Go away! 130 00:27:55,767 --> 00:27:57,758 Go away, and never set foot again! 131 00:27:58,607 --> 00:28:00,006 I will leave! 132 00:28:00,247 --> 00:28:04,286 I'll leave, because I'm disgusted from working with you! 133 00:28:04,887 --> 00:28:09,165 You, your squealing, and your selling me off! 134 00:28:10,127 --> 00:28:13,244 I'm sick of it all! All, all, all! 135 00:28:22,447 --> 00:28:23,641 Ol... 136 00:28:25,887 --> 00:28:28,481 So you think you will leave! 137 00:28:32,527 --> 00:28:34,040 It's because of your lover, isn't it? 138 00:28:34,807 --> 00:28:36,877 Shame on you! 139 00:28:41,167 --> 00:28:43,522 So now it's your boyfriend! 140 00:28:44,087 --> 00:28:45,679 When you let him lay hands over me... 141 00:28:45,927 --> 00:28:49,203 so that you can work for him, everything was ol, huh? 142 00:28:50,687 --> 00:28:53,155 I will leave! Yes! I will leave! 143 00:28:55,247 --> 00:28:56,566 Shame on you! 144 00:28:58,087 --> 00:29:00,521 Shame on you, you bastard! You creep! 145 00:29:01,367 --> 00:29:03,164 Creep? Creep? 146 00:29:04,247 --> 00:29:05,475 Creep! 147 00:29:22,567 --> 00:29:30,567 Without a home or a way To walk on a day of May 148 00:29:44,887 --> 00:29:49,278 elusive words I heard and lies 149 00:29:50,767 --> 00:29:54,521 the moment you opened your eyes 150 00:29:55,687 --> 00:30:01,364 but as the snakes now have risen 151 00:30:01,607 --> 00:30:06,601 of ancient adornment you are not ridden 152 00:30:06,887 --> 00:30:12,837 and never Mother Hellas do you weep 153 00:30:13,367 --> 00:30:18,236 as your children are sold out cheap. 154 00:30:38,807 --> 00:30:43,562 Elusive words I heard and lies 155 00:30:43,807 --> 00:30:48,119 the moment you opened your eyes 156 00:30:48,447 --> 00:30:52,201 when my fate I had to face 157 00:30:52,687 --> 00:30:57,477 you stood dressed in your ancient lace 158 00:30:57,687 --> 00:31:03,159 and as a monkey you took me to the fair 159 00:31:03,367 --> 00:31:07,918 Hellas, Hellas Great mother of despair 160 00:31:26,127 --> 00:31:30,359 Elusive words I heard and lies 161 00:31:30,767 --> 00:31:34,760 the moment you opened your eyes 162 00:31:35,047 --> 00:31:39,199 but now that the flames have fired up 163 00:31:39,407 --> 00:31:43,480 your ancient beauty you looked up 164 00:31:43,727 --> 00:31:48,926 and to the ring of life Mother Hellas 165 00:31:49,167 --> 00:31:53,126 the same lie you bear in mass. 166 00:32:16,207 --> 00:32:19,324 16 years old 167 00:32:49,927 --> 00:32:57,927 No saint have I to pray all night 168 00:33:14,927 --> 00:33:22,083 nor empty heaven for my vigil-light. 169 00:35:03,567 --> 00:35:05,762 And now, Ladies and gentlemen... 170 00:35:06,447 --> 00:35:08,278 it's music time! 171 00:35:09,487 --> 00:35:13,082 If you please to excuse me now. 172 00:36:46,887 --> 00:36:47,956 Yannis? 173 00:36:48,847 --> 00:36:50,360 Why do you speak to everyone like that? 174 00:36:51,847 --> 00:36:53,200 So that they mistake me for a stranger. 175 00:37:02,807 --> 00:37:06,686 Tour around Greece 176 00:38:12,847 --> 00:38:16,078 And now Ladies and Gentlemen, music! 177 00:39:33,527 --> 00:39:35,916 Yannis, I'm pregnant. 178 00:39:38,207 --> 00:39:39,356 Probably... 179 00:39:41,327 --> 00:39:42,806 Yannis, are you listening? 180 00:39:46,807 --> 00:39:49,765 What can I say, sweetie? What can I say? 181 00:39:53,447 --> 00:39:55,165 That's all we needed! 182 00:40:00,927 --> 00:40:03,964 Today, Ladies and Gentlemen... 183 00:40:04,287 --> 00:40:07,518 I will perform alone. 184 00:40:08,407 --> 00:40:11,046 Because the lady tonight brings life to our son! 185 00:40:40,567 --> 00:40:41,761 So, Maria... 186 00:40:44,407 --> 00:40:45,681 I've made up my mind. 187 00:40:47,767 --> 00:40:50,645 You can't work any more. And there's the child... 188 00:40:57,407 --> 00:41:02,037 And there's... the audience. 189 00:41:05,007 --> 00:41:07,123 There is no audience any more. 190 00:41:09,647 --> 00:41:11,638 No more magic tricks! 191 00:41:12,927 --> 00:41:17,557 No tricks. No one likes it. 192 00:41:20,167 --> 00:41:22,123 You see, there the cinema, now. 193 00:41:36,687 --> 00:41:38,166 That's why I'm telling you... 194 00:41:39,207 --> 00:41:41,118 I've made up my mind. 195 00:41:43,287 --> 00:41:45,755 I'll take ship at Piraeus. 196 00:41:47,007 --> 00:41:51,285 I'll be gone for two-three years to make some money... 197 00:41:52,367 --> 00:41:54,642 and I'll return to start out with something. 198 00:41:56,367 --> 00:41:58,801 In the meantime, the kid will be older... 199 00:42:00,447 --> 00:42:02,119 We'll also get married... 200 00:42:06,247 --> 00:42:07,760 As you wish... 201 00:42:08,327 --> 00:42:10,921 Yes, sweetheart! Yes, damn it! 202 00:42:11,767 --> 00:42:15,123 Too much misery! Way too much! 203 00:42:17,207 --> 00:42:20,199 We can't hide from the cold, or the heat! Nothing! 204 00:42:22,407 --> 00:42:24,921 I'm sick and tired! 205 00:42:26,247 --> 00:42:28,715 I'm tired of hanging around! Damn it! 206 00:42:29,887 --> 00:42:31,798 And no respect at all! No one respects us! 207 00:42:34,367 --> 00:42:36,927 Do you understand? No one! 208 00:42:37,847 --> 00:42:40,680 Yes, Yannis, Do as you wish. 209 00:42:41,727 --> 00:42:44,878 And don't worry about me, I'll take care of everything. 210 00:42:45,687 --> 00:42:48,281 The child and everything. 211 00:42:49,287 --> 00:42:52,484 That's great, Marika! You're a treasure! 212 00:42:53,247 --> 00:42:55,477 You are a treasure! Bravo! 213 00:42:58,127 --> 00:43:00,197 I will be sending you money. You'll see. 214 00:43:00,687 --> 00:43:02,837 I know, it's hard to believe, but I'll be sending. 215 00:43:04,407 --> 00:43:07,080 Come on, don't worry. Better days are ahead. Damn! 216 00:43:07,607 --> 00:43:09,165 Everything will be all right. 217 00:43:15,407 --> 00:43:18,126 But I never had anything in the world... 218 00:43:19,047 --> 00:43:21,402 except you, Yannis. 219 00:43:22,207 --> 00:43:25,165 At Thomas' 220 00:43:58,927 --> 00:44:00,440 Hi, Babis! 221 00:44:06,807 --> 00:44:10,083 Join us over at Thomas' 222 00:44:12,247 --> 00:44:15,637 listen to my baglamas 223 00:44:17,967 --> 00:44:23,883 may the angels come and join us and dance their hearts along us 224 00:44:29,567 --> 00:44:34,880 so if you feel too merry and the violin inside you carry 225 00:44:40,967 --> 00:44:47,076 violin and santouri will play well till the devils dance to hell 226 00:45:15,287 --> 00:45:18,199 Over at Thomas' 227 00:45:20,967 --> 00:45:24,118 we'll get stoned together 228 00:45:26,687 --> 00:45:32,603 but if you want to grasp the feeling let our Babis do the healing 229 00:45:38,367 --> 00:45:43,999 and when Yorgos plays and teaches he will leave you numb and speachless 230 00:45:49,727 --> 00:45:54,881 as Marika strikes the tambourine with a smile you've never seen. 231 00:45:55,847 --> 00:45:57,360 Hey there, Marika! 232 00:46:24,287 --> 00:46:29,680 So if you feel too merry and the violin inside you carry 233 00:46:35,647 --> 00:46:37,603 violin and santouri will play well till the devils dance to hell 234 00:46:50,647 --> 00:46:52,558 Night work is tough, Marika. 235 00:46:52,967 --> 00:46:53,717 What time is it? 236 00:46:54,047 --> 00:46:56,481 It's almost dawn. The sun will be up in a while. 237 00:47:00,807 --> 00:47:02,160 Will we see it come up? 238 00:47:02,727 --> 00:47:05,287 What's the use, since you are the moon! 239 00:47:08,047 --> 00:47:10,641 You're good with words. No one ever tailed to me like that. 240 00:47:17,447 --> 00:47:20,678 - And Yorgos? - What about him? 241 00:47:21,567 --> 00:47:23,683 Hasn't Yorgos ever tailed to you like that? 242 00:47:24,727 --> 00:47:26,843 Yorgos was always shy. 243 00:47:28,047 --> 00:47:29,162 And you? 244 00:47:30,887 --> 00:47:36,166 I prefer to escape. Away... to places far away. 245 00:47:37,207 --> 00:47:41,997 To seas... Far away... very far... 246 00:47:45,327 --> 00:47:47,045 Will you take me with you? 247 00:47:48,127 --> 00:47:49,321 Easy! The others are coming! 248 00:47:49,527 --> 00:47:52,519 Take a deep breath, manges, of the air of Piraeus! 249 00:48:05,167 --> 00:48:06,600 What's up, manges? 250 00:48:16,847 --> 00:48:18,838 We've made fools out of ourselves in the neighborhood! 251 00:48:20,287 --> 00:48:21,845 You're beautiful when you're scared. 252 00:48:37,087 --> 00:48:40,318 My goodness! How can you live like this? 253 00:48:41,647 --> 00:48:43,365 Why? Do you live in a palace? 254 00:48:47,447 --> 00:48:48,880 You're beautiful when you're angry! 255 00:48:54,647 --> 00:48:56,399 Yorgos wants me to sing. 256 00:48:58,447 --> 00:49:00,278 You and Yorgos are inseparable. 257 00:49:00,447 --> 00:49:03,405 Yorgos is like my brother. We grew up together. 258 00:49:09,247 --> 00:49:11,636 The truth is that Yorgos loves you a lot. 259 00:49:12,847 --> 00:49:14,485 Like I said, we're like relatives. 260 00:49:18,087 --> 00:49:19,361 Marika... 261 00:49:28,647 --> 00:49:30,922 Andriana, what are you doing here? 262 00:49:31,407 --> 00:49:33,967 Go outside! Go to Aunt Efterpi to play! Go on! 263 00:49:43,407 --> 00:49:45,159 - Is she your daughter? - Yes. 264 00:49:46,247 --> 00:49:49,796 Efterpi, Yorgos' mother, takes care of her. 265 00:49:56,887 --> 00:49:58,115 Turn off the light! 266 00:50:09,207 --> 00:50:10,435 Stop looking at me! 267 00:50:33,367 --> 00:50:34,641 Babis, can I tell you something? 268 00:50:36,607 --> 00:50:39,599 - I trust no one. - Not even me? 269 00:50:43,207 --> 00:50:44,401 Not even you. 270 00:51:06,167 --> 00:51:10,763 The "Lemon Market" 271 00:51:50,127 --> 00:51:51,640 I've told you. 272 00:51:52,207 --> 00:51:54,402 If you like, I can repeat it. 273 00:51:56,367 --> 00:51:59,200 You're cute... You can sing... 274 00:52:01,167 --> 00:52:03,635 if you decide to sing all alone... 275 00:52:03,887 --> 00:52:07,436 you'll make much more money, you might make a record too. 276 00:52:07,767 --> 00:52:09,485 I'm too shy, Yorgos. 277 00:52:10,087 --> 00:52:12,078 And how do I know if my voice is good? 278 00:52:12,327 --> 00:52:14,045 What voice? 279 00:52:14,807 --> 00:52:19,801 Do you grieve? Do you have sorrow? That's all you need! 280 00:52:21,167 --> 00:52:23,840 If you can bring it out you've got what it takes. 281 00:52:25,767 --> 00:52:28,600 I'll ask Babis for his opinion as well. 282 00:52:31,007 --> 00:52:32,884 Ask him. 283 00:52:39,367 --> 00:52:41,244 Hey! What's going on here? 284 00:52:41,767 --> 00:52:43,803 - Stay out of this, guys! - We're in trouble! 285 00:52:50,847 --> 00:52:52,075 - Let's get the hell out of here! - Let's go! 286 00:53:01,327 --> 00:53:02,043 What's happening? 287 00:53:02,287 --> 00:53:04,039 - They're beating them! - Let's get out of here! 288 00:54:14,007 --> 00:54:15,281 Babis... 289 00:54:18,327 --> 00:54:19,601 Babis! 290 00:54:22,527 --> 00:54:23,880 It's too late! 291 00:54:25,567 --> 00:54:27,285 We have to go to work. 292 00:54:48,647 --> 00:54:50,478 What's with Babis? Won't he be coming tonight? 293 00:54:51,447 --> 00:54:53,915 Forget about Babis! He's gone. 294 00:54:54,367 --> 00:54:57,359 - What happened to him? - He left us. 295 00:54:58,647 --> 00:55:01,161 He went to sing with Rosa, his girlfriend. 296 00:55:02,287 --> 00:55:04,005 You see, he wanted a better place. 297 00:55:16,167 --> 00:55:18,362 - It's your turn! - Alone? 298 00:55:19,327 --> 00:55:22,080 - I can't sing this way! - Go on! 299 00:55:41,927 --> 00:55:49,927 Together with man his grief is born 300 00:55:54,287 --> 00:56:02,287 when war prevails blood flows free 301 00:56:06,167 --> 00:56:09,284 I am burning... 302 00:56:10,087 --> 00:56:15,081 quench my fire with oil 303 00:56:16,207 --> 00:56:20,041 I am drowning... 304 00:56:20,327 --> 00:56:25,401 throw me in deep waters 305 00:56:54,887 --> 00:56:59,278 To your eyes I have sworn 306 00:57:00,887 --> 00:57:04,880 that are so precious to me 307 00:57:07,247 --> 00:57:12,446 You handed me a dagger 308 00:57:12,887 --> 00:57:17,244 and asked for a laugh. 309 00:57:18,487 --> 00:57:21,797 I am burning... 310 00:57:22,447 --> 00:57:26,406 quench my fire with oil 311 00:57:28,487 --> 00:57:32,082 I am drowning... 312 00:57:32,407 --> 00:57:37,356 throw me in deep waters 313 00:58:37,887 --> 00:58:42,199 down in the depths of Hell 314 00:58:43,727 --> 00:58:48,517 break the rigid chain 315 00:58:49,887 --> 00:58:54,677 and if you bring me near you 316 00:58:55,727 --> 00:58:59,720 blessed is your name 317 00:59:02,207 --> 00:59:04,960 I am burning... 318 00:59:05,327 --> 00:59:09,684 quench my fire with oil 319 00:59:11,047 --> 00:59:14,676 I am drowning... 320 00:59:15,007 --> 00:59:19,842 throw me in deep waters 321 00:59:45,127 --> 00:59:46,685 Yorgos! 322 00:59:46,927 --> 00:59:50,044 Come on son! Go to see Marika! 323 00:59:50,247 --> 00:59:51,726 There's something wrong with that girl! 324 00:59:52,207 --> 00:59:55,438 She locked herself in and the baby is outside crying. 325 00:59:58,447 --> 01:00:01,200 Enough! Stop worrying! 326 01:00:02,567 --> 01:00:03,716 Nothing happened! 327 01:00:18,167 --> 01:00:19,316 Beba! 328 01:00:22,367 --> 01:00:24,085 Beba, it's me! Do you need anything? 329 01:00:35,047 --> 01:00:37,402 Come on, Beba, don't cry! Don't cry, my sweetie. 330 01:00:40,607 --> 01:00:42,086 Come on, don't cry. Go to Aunty. 331 01:00:42,447 --> 01:00:44,722 Come, go on. Go! 332 01:01:29,087 --> 01:01:32,397 - Will you take me out tonight? - Of course, Beba. 333 01:01:34,047 --> 01:01:35,526 I want you to take me to Babis. 334 01:01:35,887 --> 01:01:37,684 Where he sings with his girlfriend, Rosa. 335 01:01:45,207 --> 01:01:47,880 - Why don't we go somewhere else? - I want to go there! 336 01:01:51,887 --> 01:01:53,036 I'll take you there. 337 01:01:53,967 --> 01:01:56,800 Athens 338 01:02:21,567 --> 01:02:26,800 Whenever you open a path in life 339 01:02:28,527 --> 01:02:34,557 don't wait for midnight to come 340 01:02:35,487 --> 01:02:40,117 keep your eyes open all day 341 01:02:42,247 --> 01:02:47,446 for before you there is always a net 342 01:02:59,527 --> 01:03:03,202 Babis' tunes are great. But they're not Rembetiko. 343 01:03:03,807 --> 01:03:09,279 If you ever get caught in the net 344 01:03:10,487 --> 01:03:15,481 be sure no one will free you 345 01:03:17,287 --> 01:03:22,156 find the exit on your own 346 01:03:24,047 --> 01:03:27,357 and with some luck make a fresh start 347 01:03:27,567 --> 01:03:30,161 Welcome to my place! We're at your service! 348 01:03:30,927 --> 01:03:32,519 Your drinks are on me and Babis. 349 01:03:32,887 --> 01:03:35,526 I've heard about you. Good clientele. 350 01:03:35,927 --> 01:03:37,679 I've heard about you too, Yorgos. 351 01:03:37,927 --> 01:03:38,996 Great violin! 352 01:03:40,527 --> 01:03:41,437 Excuse me. 353 01:04:01,567 --> 01:04:02,556 Marika! 354 01:04:04,207 --> 01:04:05,196 What do you want? 355 01:04:09,927 --> 01:04:11,440 I'm glad you came, Marika. 356 01:04:17,327 --> 01:04:18,840 I also wanted to come and see you... 357 01:04:19,047 --> 01:04:20,924 but I wasn't sure how the guys would take it. 358 01:04:22,007 --> 01:04:24,521 - I sang. - Really? 359 01:04:25,607 --> 01:04:28,644 That's my girl! You see? it wasn't that hard! 360 01:04:29,207 --> 01:04:32,438 I didn't ask you how hard it was. I just said I sang. 361 01:04:32,927 --> 01:04:34,280 And I cheered for you. 362 01:04:35,727 --> 01:04:38,878 And what about coming here to sing with us? 363 01:04:39,527 --> 01:04:41,006 You should get out of the slums. 364 01:04:41,207 --> 01:04:43,960 And do what? I would play the tambourine... 365 01:04:44,167 --> 01:04:46,283 and Rosa would sing to your silly lyrics? 366 01:04:46,527 --> 01:04:49,803 What could we do together? Can you tell me? 367 01:04:50,287 --> 01:04:52,755 We could do great things together Marika. 368 01:04:53,127 --> 01:04:57,120 We could travel. I'll take you to places you only dreamed of. 369 01:04:57,447 --> 01:04:58,846 That's not what I asked you! 370 01:05:03,127 --> 01:05:04,116 Look... 371 01:05:05,367 --> 01:05:07,198 Rosa is a nice person. 372 01:05:08,167 --> 01:05:09,680 And a great singer! 373 01:05:11,287 --> 01:05:13,847 She tool me from zero and brought me where I am. 374 01:05:14,367 --> 01:05:15,880 And she has nothing against you. 375 01:05:17,287 --> 01:05:20,677 On the other hand, she can't do the whole show on her own. 376 01:05:22,967 --> 01:05:26,676 Listen, Babis. This bullshit sounds nice. 377 01:05:27,007 --> 01:05:28,998 But I am no victim! Do you understand? 378 01:05:29,727 --> 01:05:32,161 And keep this nice talking for your songs! 379 01:05:33,927 --> 01:05:35,485 Damn! 380 01:05:36,247 --> 01:05:38,636 Come on, we could do great things! 381 01:05:38,847 --> 01:05:40,963 I can see it. I can feel it... How can I say it? 382 01:05:41,327 --> 01:05:43,716 Be patient. Come on! 383 01:05:45,967 --> 01:05:48,686 Lordanis' place needs you. Do you know that? 384 01:05:51,607 --> 01:05:54,405 And, how can I say it, Marika? 385 01:05:55,767 --> 01:06:00,124 I can't harm Rosa. She has suffered a lot. 386 01:06:02,127 --> 01:06:05,244 You are just like me. You're very understanding. 387 01:06:05,647 --> 01:06:07,683 Have some patience and everything will be alright. 388 01:06:08,687 --> 01:06:11,201 I'll tall to lordanis. He'll pay you well. 389 01:06:12,727 --> 01:06:17,118 It's time for you to move. To get out of all the misery. 390 01:06:21,607 --> 01:06:25,566 Go away! Go to your girlfriend! She'll be looking for you! 391 01:06:26,127 --> 01:06:27,845 And forget about me! 392 01:06:28,247 --> 01:06:31,683 And get this! if I am to be in a place... 393 01:06:32,047 --> 01:06:35,164 I will be the star. Do you get it? 394 01:06:37,087 --> 01:06:40,124 And I want my own songs! Written for me! 395 01:06:40,847 --> 01:06:43,202 And I can't stand the customers so crowded... 396 01:06:43,367 --> 01:06:45,119 I can feel them breathing! 397 01:06:45,287 --> 01:06:48,006 And I will be seated in the middle and there will be silence. 398 01:06:48,207 --> 01:06:50,323 And my name will be written on the place's sign. 399 01:06:50,487 --> 01:06:51,966 Do you get it? 400 01:06:52,327 --> 01:06:54,966 And I'm not leaving Thomas if I can't take Yorgos with me! 401 01:06:55,847 --> 01:06:57,724 Go on now. We've made a ridicule of ourselves! 402 01:07:06,127 --> 01:07:09,437 That's it, Marika! Now your talking! 403 01:07:12,127 --> 01:07:14,038 I will help you. Remember that! 404 01:07:15,727 --> 01:07:17,479 You know how much I love you, don't you? 405 01:07:19,127 --> 01:07:21,197 Just like your late mother. 406 01:07:56,887 --> 01:07:58,320 Hi, Soulis, Manisalis! 407 01:08:35,167 --> 01:08:36,680 Do you remember, Beba... 408 01:08:38,367 --> 01:08:42,076 when you use to play with a ball and I learned the violin? 409 01:08:47,327 --> 01:08:48,840 It's just like yesterday. 410 01:08:51,527 --> 01:08:54,041 Of course, you grew up to become a lady. 411 01:08:57,647 --> 01:08:59,956 Babis wants me to work for him. 412 01:09:01,727 --> 01:09:02,876 What do you say? 413 01:09:05,967 --> 01:09:09,562 - What did you tell him? - That I would ask you first. 414 01:09:10,407 --> 01:09:11,840 Don't go. 415 01:09:16,447 --> 01:09:17,926 I say you shouldn't go. 416 01:09:18,927 --> 01:09:22,636 You'll see... Thomas will pay you better. 417 01:09:25,487 --> 01:09:27,079 I'll have a word with him. 418 01:09:27,647 --> 01:09:30,400 And don't be afraid. He handles the situation well. 419 01:09:32,327 --> 01:09:34,477 Everything will be alright. You'll see! 420 01:09:47,207 --> 01:09:48,481 Just imagine! 421 01:09:48,847 --> 01:09:51,202 Our Beba has grown up! 422 01:09:54,527 --> 01:09:56,597 Stop it Yorgos! What are you talking about? 423 01:10:01,087 --> 01:10:04,966 Beba, for me... How can I say this? 424 01:10:06,767 --> 01:10:10,396 For me you are like a mother or a sister. 425 01:10:11,167 --> 01:10:12,646 I lo... 426 01:10:21,647 --> 01:10:23,683 I love you too, Yorgos. 427 01:11:06,047 --> 01:11:07,685 Stand up! You're under arrest! 428 01:11:44,127 --> 01:11:46,721 It's OK, Thomas is at terms with the cops. 429 01:11:47,527 --> 01:11:48,846 He'll pay them off well. 430 01:12:00,247 --> 01:12:01,965 Your problem is drugs. 431 01:12:17,487 --> 01:12:19,318 Who is Marika, the singer? 432 01:12:54,967 --> 01:12:57,117 Speak nicer old hag! If only your son wasn't a junkie! 433 01:13:01,407 --> 01:13:04,763 Exile 434 01:13:19,007 --> 01:13:20,838 Keep your eye on my mother. 435 01:13:36,567 --> 01:13:41,960 One night in Amfiali Michalis fell in a trap 436 01:13:42,607 --> 01:13:47,920 Michalis fell in a trap one night in Amfiali 437 01:13:48,567 --> 01:13:53,960 He was selling by the gram his little sesame treats 438 01:13:54,607 --> 01:13:59,078 little sesame treats he was selling by the gram 439 01:14:06,727 --> 01:14:11,278 one plus one equals two say goodbye to Michalis 440 01:14:12,847 --> 01:14:16,886 two plus one makes us three he fell victim to the law 441 01:14:27,407 --> 01:14:32,083 One more night in the slums they were all over 442 01:14:33,687 --> 01:14:38,124 they were all over the place one more night in the slums 443 01:14:39,727 --> 01:14:44,881 he was selling little hotcakes and he fell into the trap 444 01:14:45,647 --> 01:14:50,675 he fell into the trap for selling little hotcakes 445 01:15:00,247 --> 01:15:03,762 Who should Michalis blame but his own dreadful head? 446 01:15:06,407 --> 01:15:11,242 his dreadful own head who else should he blame? 447 01:15:12,487 --> 01:15:17,242 He kept in his lower drawer the hashish in little portions 448 01:15:18,367 --> 01:15:23,919 the hashish in little portions he kept in his lower drawer 449 01:15:30,567 --> 01:15:35,516 One plus one equals two say goodbye to Michalis 450 01:15:36,407 --> 01:15:42,084 two plus one makes us three he fell victim to the law 451 01:15:53,887 --> 01:15:59,757 we'll be sending him some treats since he's lost most of his weight 452 01:16:00,207 --> 01:16:05,235 since he's lost most of his weight we'll be sending him some treats 453 01:16:05,967 --> 01:16:11,360 to enjoy them in his cell and bang his stupid head 454 01:16:12,007 --> 01:16:17,127 and bang his stupid head in his long dark cell. 455 01:16:18,927 --> 01:16:21,521 Keep it up, Binis, with your great voice! 456 01:16:21,887 --> 01:16:23,081 Hey there, Talis! 457 01:16:24,127 --> 01:16:29,201 One plus one equals two say goodbye to Michalis 458 01:16:29,727 --> 01:16:35,120 two plus one makes us three he fell victim to the law 459 01:17:05,647 --> 01:17:10,926 one plus one equals two say goodbye to us too 460 01:17:11,247 --> 01:17:16,605 two plus one make us three and that's the end of it. 461 01:17:21,367 --> 01:17:23,358 Come my baby, I'll sing a lullaby... 462 01:17:23,807 --> 01:17:25,479 and I'll tell you a story. 463 01:17:36,127 --> 01:17:37,685 Once upon a time... 464 01:17:39,047 --> 01:17:42,005 there was a beautiful city called Smyrna. 465 01:17:45,127 --> 01:17:49,882 In this beautiful city there was a queen called Andriana 466 01:17:51,207 --> 01:17:54,756 - Just like my name, mama! - Yes, my child. 467 01:17:57,047 --> 01:18:00,278 This beautiful queen had a little girl... 468 01:18:01,127 --> 01:18:03,322 whose name was Marika. 469 01:18:03,607 --> 01:18:07,885 - Just like your name, mama! - Yes... 470 01:18:10,207 --> 01:18:15,645 Marika grew up in that beautiful kingdom... 471 01:18:17,327 --> 01:18:22,640 with many teachers and many-many toys... 472 01:18:52,687 --> 01:18:59,525 Hey there, fellow! Opa, opa! Look around you, say no more 473 01:19:00,607 --> 01:19:07,763 thousand eyes are cast upon you through the window of the heart 474 01:19:08,687 --> 01:19:16,162 thousand eyes are cast upon you with a smile and jealousy 475 01:19:31,407 --> 01:19:33,363 - What's your problem? - Stop drinking, please. 476 01:19:37,127 --> 01:19:38,845 And why should I? 477 01:19:40,847 --> 01:19:42,519 Because you have to sing and it isn't good for you. 478 01:19:43,727 --> 01:19:46,685 I can't sing standing so far away from the audience! 479 01:19:49,367 --> 01:19:54,077 The kid should sing who is ashamed to be seen. 480 01:19:54,647 --> 01:19:57,400 Rosa! Come on, my darking... 481 01:19:58,207 --> 01:20:00,767 Don't stab me like everyone else. Don't do this to me. 482 01:20:01,287 --> 01:20:04,165 Babis, leave me alone! Get off! 483 01:20:05,847 --> 01:20:08,202 Go baby-sit your chits! 484 01:20:08,927 --> 01:20:11,202 Make sure they don't lose the tune! 485 01:20:52,687 --> 01:20:53,722 Long live! 486 01:20:54,487 --> 01:20:56,125 Hi, Rosa! 487 01:21:26,327 --> 01:21:27,282 Let's go! 488 01:21:49,727 --> 01:21:51,046 Shut up! 489 01:21:52,887 --> 01:21:55,924 - What's up, Babis? - I want to tell you something. 490 01:21:59,607 --> 01:22:00,881 In private! 491 01:22:17,127 --> 01:22:20,403 Listen, I'm the boss in this place! 492 01:22:21,407 --> 01:22:23,443 Only I decide when the orchestra will play! 493 01:22:23,687 --> 01:22:26,645 That's how I sing! Whenever I feel like it! 494 01:22:27,087 --> 01:22:29,840 Where did you get that from? The junkies you were with? 495 01:22:30,047 --> 01:22:31,241 And at the dives? 496 01:22:31,487 --> 01:22:33,478 Isn't that where you started singing also? 497 01:22:33,767 --> 01:22:35,678 Isn't that where my mother used to sing? 498 01:22:35,927 --> 01:22:39,522 - Suddenly you hate the dives! - We are professionals now! 499 01:22:39,727 --> 01:22:41,160 How many times do I have to say it? 500 01:22:41,407 --> 01:22:44,001 Great! Why don't you keep the professional Armenian child! 501 01:22:44,207 --> 01:22:46,801 She can easily get drunk and go haywire with the customers. 502 01:22:47,127 --> 01:22:50,722 - Marika... Marika! - Stop "Marika" me! 503 01:22:51,087 --> 01:22:53,237 Marika isn't a rag for you to throw around... 504 01:22:53,447 --> 01:22:55,039 and pick it up again, whenever the other girls allow you! 505 01:22:55,287 --> 01:22:57,721 Listen! If you really are Marika... 506 01:22:58,167 --> 01:23:00,886 and your name is on the sign and you work at a decent place... 507 01:23:01,127 --> 01:23:02,924 and you don't stroll around picking up customers... 508 01:23:03,127 --> 01:23:05,800 it's because of me! Do you listen? I made you! 509 01:23:07,207 --> 01:23:08,276 You made me... 510 01:23:08,527 --> 01:23:10,882 and you were made by that slut, Rosa, the Armenian! 511 01:23:11,087 --> 01:23:13,760 Never open your mouth about her. Am I clear? 512 01:23:14,087 --> 01:23:16,362 Rosa is far too big for you to mention her name! 513 01:23:30,847 --> 01:23:31,757 Mama! 514 01:23:42,847 --> 01:23:43,996 Babis! 515 01:23:44,527 --> 01:23:45,926 Take your little bastard and get lost! 516 01:24:09,407 --> 01:24:14,879 October 28, 1940 517 01:24:57,967 --> 01:25:00,197 Beba, they brought us from the island... 518 01:25:00,447 --> 01:25:03,086 to send us to the front. We'll win. You'll see. 519 01:25:04,487 --> 01:25:08,685 I'm in a hurry. Go see my mother. She is asking for you. 520 01:25:09,767 --> 01:25:11,644 Thanks. See you! 521 01:25:36,087 --> 01:25:39,966 Leave the kid to me, Marika. She will be safer here. 522 01:25:40,447 --> 01:25:42,483 You won't be able to make your living... 523 01:25:42,727 --> 01:25:44,763 going around with the child in your arms. 524 01:25:45,087 --> 01:25:47,442 I'm all alone. She will keep me company. 525 01:25:48,327 --> 01:25:50,477 Come and visit whenever you feel like. 526 01:25:50,727 --> 01:25:53,082 And if you want to stay here, there's space for you. 527 01:26:14,247 --> 01:26:15,362 Come in. 528 01:26:32,647 --> 01:26:34,399 I left the child to Mrs Efterpi. 529 01:26:35,087 --> 01:26:38,841 - She will take better care of her. - Good decision. 530 01:26:40,007 --> 01:26:41,725 Now, with the war, things are getting tough. 531 01:26:46,767 --> 01:26:48,598 They sent Yorgos to the front. 532 01:26:58,887 --> 01:27:00,878 I have this old handicap. They won't take me. 533 01:27:05,207 --> 01:27:08,040 - They closed down the clubs, too. - What will become of us? 534 01:27:09,527 --> 01:27:11,916 It's temporary. They will open again. 535 01:27:17,087 --> 01:27:20,602 When there's blight, people need more entertainment. 536 01:27:30,967 --> 01:27:33,527 Babis, there's something I want to tell you. You will understand. 537 01:27:35,887 --> 01:27:37,718 I understand it's not the best moment for these things... 538 01:27:39,727 --> 01:27:42,002 but I want to tell you that I'm in love with you. 539 01:27:44,927 --> 01:27:47,122 I've never loved anyone like this. 540 01:27:48,967 --> 01:27:53,483 I was always alone... Now I can see my mistakes... 541 01:27:58,527 --> 01:28:02,042 But I had to do something. There's the child, too. 542 01:28:05,687 --> 01:28:07,518 I know you went through rough times. 543 01:28:11,247 --> 01:28:13,761 It's not my business, but I'll tell you what I believe. 544 01:28:15,567 --> 01:28:18,400 You don't love anyone, Marika! No one! 545 01:28:18,967 --> 01:28:21,435 All you care about is yourself, not that I blame you for this. 546 01:28:23,607 --> 01:28:27,600 Or maybe I should blame you, because... you see, Rosa... 547 01:28:28,327 --> 01:28:30,887 There was never a greater Rembetiko singer than Rosa, Marika. 548 01:28:32,287 --> 01:28:34,005 How many hearts have broken for Rosa? 549 01:28:34,647 --> 01:28:36,285 How many fell in love with her? 550 01:28:37,207 --> 01:28:41,280 Do you know how many attended her funeral? Do you? 551 01:28:42,807 --> 01:28:44,525 Me and lordanis! 552 01:28:45,887 --> 01:28:50,199 Just me and him! Two people! Do you get it? Just two! 553 01:28:59,287 --> 01:29:00,686 You made me be like this! 554 01:29:01,767 --> 01:29:04,600 You taught me to be a professional and nothing else! 555 01:29:05,447 --> 01:29:07,438 All these years I shared you with... 556 01:29:07,927 --> 01:29:11,044 All these years without a man and I never set eyes on another! 557 01:29:11,327 --> 01:29:13,761 And now you tell us that I don't love anyone? 558 01:29:14,927 --> 01:29:18,966 Why do you wrong me, Babis? Why do you humiliate me? 559 01:29:21,087 --> 01:29:24,079 All right, Marika. All right! Don't do this, honey. 560 01:29:24,367 --> 01:29:27,803 We're only human. Come on, let it go! 561 01:29:33,367 --> 01:29:36,723 And listen! Keep your home. I will be paying for it. 562 01:29:41,767 --> 01:29:43,803 Just be patient until lordanis opens the club. 563 01:29:44,167 --> 01:29:46,681 Then, we'll be partners. Don't be afraid. 564 01:29:52,167 --> 01:29:55,876 I've promised you a while ago that together we'll create miracles. 565 01:29:56,687 --> 01:29:57,756 Ok? 566 01:29:58,487 --> 01:30:03,436 "Mother, it's very cold here and I can't write easily. 567 01:30:04,247 --> 01:30:08,035 Besides, what is there to say? By the time the letter arrives... 568 01:30:08,967 --> 01:30:11,879 you will already have heard the news. 569 01:30:13,167 --> 01:30:16,284 We won. We won. So what? 570 01:30:17,167 --> 01:30:21,319 Now they say Hitler will be coming from the other side." 571 01:30:22,527 --> 01:30:25,917 I can't read his handwriting. My eyes are tired. 572 01:30:27,647 --> 01:30:30,480 "Just like you used to say about Smyrna... 573 01:30:31,087 --> 01:30:34,602 others decide and the people pay the price. 574 01:30:35,607 --> 01:30:40,237 Any way, here, as I told you, it's very cold. 575 01:30:41,527 --> 01:30:45,805 I'm lucky to have the woolens you knit for me." 576 01:30:47,447 --> 01:30:48,675 Mama! Mama! 577 01:31:20,687 --> 01:31:25,556 German occupation 578 01:33:10,047 --> 01:33:11,480 The stuff is in the store-room. 579 01:33:29,487 --> 01:33:32,604 I'm doing it for you, Mrs Marika. For your sale... 580 01:33:34,207 --> 01:33:36,357 I used to come and listened to you singing. 581 01:33:39,327 --> 01:33:44,640 These days, mind you, it's hard to find olive oil. 582 01:33:53,847 --> 01:33:55,041 The stuff and the olive oil. 583 01:34:47,487 --> 01:34:48,920 This way, Mrs Marika. 584 01:34:49,567 --> 01:34:50,966 >From the back-street. 585 01:34:59,127 --> 01:35:01,766 - I found some olive oil! - Good job, Marika! 586 01:35:02,647 --> 01:35:04,285 Go on, get some rest and get ready for the rehearsal. 587 01:35:05,927 --> 01:35:08,646 The clubs opened. Did you hear it? I made a deal with lordanis. 588 01:35:09,607 --> 01:35:13,077 We are partners now... Matina will be with us too. 589 01:35:14,767 --> 01:35:15,802 Nice to meet you! 590 01:35:16,807 --> 01:35:18,399 Come on, Matina, We two have a rehearsal. 591 01:35:40,607 --> 01:35:42,245 THE GREAT SINGER MARIKA 592 01:35:42,527 --> 01:35:46,440 And the new singer matina 593 01:36:41,607 --> 01:36:43,086 Welcome, Yorgos! 594 01:36:50,247 --> 01:36:53,125 We're glad to have you back. I heard you had a bad time. 595 01:36:53,607 --> 01:36:55,962 You wouldn't want to know! 596 01:36:58,407 --> 01:36:59,556 Too much blood! 597 01:37:01,607 --> 01:37:03,086 Too much blood... 598 01:37:03,647 --> 01:37:05,603 and it's all a lie. 599 01:37:07,487 --> 01:37:11,036 - How do you make a living now? - Just like everyone else. 600 01:37:11,967 --> 01:37:14,765 Here and there... it's tough. 601 01:37:20,527 --> 01:37:21,801 Our Marika! 602 01:37:22,247 --> 01:37:25,876 Who would ever imagine! Now she's the big star! 603 01:37:40,567 --> 01:37:41,602 Yorgos! 604 01:37:42,167 --> 01:37:50,167 Yorgos, stand up! Babis wants to talk to you! 605 01:37:55,127 --> 01:37:57,846 - Are you all right? - I'm ok... 606 01:38:01,167 --> 01:38:05,843 You're ol, too. So is my mother. 607 01:38:08,287 --> 01:38:09,720 And the child. 608 01:38:13,007 --> 01:38:17,876 Pay a visit one afternoon. The kid asks for you. 609 01:38:37,407 --> 01:38:38,635 Are you happy, Marika? 610 01:38:39,807 --> 01:38:40,922 What for? 611 01:38:41,287 --> 01:38:43,403 For them taking Yorgos in the band. 612 01:38:43,767 --> 01:38:45,917 Babis likes Yorgos' violin a lot. 613 01:38:46,647 --> 01:38:48,683 He hired his friend Fontas too, to look after the place. 614 01:38:57,847 --> 01:38:59,838 Don't drink too much during work, ok? 615 01:39:26,167 --> 01:39:27,122 Babis! 616 01:39:27,927 --> 01:39:31,044 - Why don't you tell her a few words? - About what? 617 01:39:33,167 --> 01:39:35,158 To pay a visit on the kid once in a while. 618 01:39:35,567 --> 01:39:36,682 She really looks forward to it! 619 01:39:37,487 --> 01:39:40,638 Oh, come on, now! Don't you know Marika? 620 01:39:54,927 --> 01:39:56,485 Oh, Marika! 621 01:39:57,887 --> 01:39:59,366 What a fire you lit me! 622 01:40:01,887 --> 01:40:06,324 For me, your late mother was really special! 623 01:40:10,447 --> 01:40:12,244 You would have been my queen! 624 01:41:57,967 --> 01:41:59,878 I will make you the queen of music! 625 01:42:00,567 --> 01:42:01,966 I'll lift you high in the sky! 626 01:42:08,967 --> 01:42:11,242 - Hey, guys! - Hey, manges! 627 01:42:13,607 --> 01:42:16,201 - It's cold, huh Nikolas? - It's freezing, Kotso! 628 01:42:20,687 --> 01:42:23,440 - Lordanis, let's go! - Babis! 629 01:42:24,367 --> 01:42:26,517 - Babis! - What is it? 630 01:42:26,967 --> 01:42:28,685 I have a few words for you. 631 01:42:30,087 --> 01:42:31,156 What's your problem again? 632 01:42:31,527 --> 01:42:34,678 The problem is that if you are to pick musicians, ask me first! 633 01:42:36,567 --> 01:42:40,116 - Are you talking about Yorgos? - About everyone! 634 01:42:40,567 --> 01:42:42,364 Let's go. They started their tricks again. 635 01:42:43,247 --> 01:42:44,965 Forget it, Marika! 636 01:42:49,607 --> 01:42:52,201 Babis, have you seen my bracelet? 637 01:42:52,807 --> 01:42:53,842 Your bracelet? 638 01:42:57,407 --> 01:43:00,843 And learn the kid not to interrupt when I'm speaking! 639 01:43:02,367 --> 01:43:04,927 What's gone into you now? Spare us, please! 640 01:43:07,807 --> 01:43:10,640 - Babis! Babis! - What? 641 01:43:13,487 --> 01:43:17,002 I'm the singer here! People come for me! 642 01:43:17,687 --> 01:43:19,723 I decide about the show! 643 01:43:21,447 --> 01:43:23,961 And your name on the sign, huh? We've been through all this. 644 01:43:25,087 --> 01:43:26,998 Come on, Marika! 645 01:43:27,887 --> 01:43:29,559 Go home and we'll tall tomorrow. 646 01:44:46,567 --> 01:44:47,636 What's the matter? 647 01:44:48,527 --> 01:44:52,315 I slayed Thomas. He had to pay. 648 01:45:43,287 --> 01:45:44,640 You shouldn't do it. 649 01:45:47,047 --> 01:45:48,366 And Yorgos... 650 01:45:51,687 --> 01:45:53,006 ...he is so warm-hearted. 651 01:45:59,247 --> 01:46:01,602 Are you going to start talking about Yorgos again? 652 01:46:12,647 --> 01:46:15,445 Marika, there's an old man standing outside. 653 01:46:15,687 --> 01:46:18,281 He says he's your father and he wants to see you. 654 01:46:20,887 --> 01:46:23,242 - What does he look like? - What do you mean? 655 01:46:23,807 --> 01:46:26,560 He's got a moustache. He's a poor old guy. 656 01:46:28,687 --> 01:46:31,440 He says his name is Panagis. What should I tell him? 657 01:46:32,607 --> 01:46:34,404 Tell him to wait for me until I'm done with work. 658 01:46:54,927 --> 01:47:02,038 Get me a fix to stone me and some hash to make a smoke 659 01:47:21,087 --> 01:47:29,087 Erinaki has driven me crazy with her little purple pump 660 01:47:34,047 --> 01:47:41,556 There's no reasoning between us All she does is burst in laughter 661 01:47:43,207 --> 01:47:46,483 all she does is move her body 662 01:47:46,887 --> 01:47:53,326 Get me a fix to stone me and some hash to make a smoke 663 01:48:00,207 --> 01:48:02,198 We're closed, old man! We're closed! 664 01:48:03,367 --> 01:48:06,165 I'm waiting for my daughter! She told me to wait! 665 01:48:07,527 --> 01:48:11,361 - Who's your daughter? - Marika! She's my daughter! 666 01:48:11,687 --> 01:48:14,565 Marika! Some father she has! 667 01:48:15,207 --> 01:48:16,765 Old man, Marika, is gone long time ago. 668 01:48:18,047 --> 01:48:19,639 Forget it, he's drunk! Leave him... 669 01:48:20,607 --> 01:48:24,361 - She told me to wait! - Come on, old man. Get lost! 670 01:48:25,047 --> 01:48:28,164 - I have to see Marika! - Get out of here! 671 01:48:28,807 --> 01:48:32,163 Get lost, you drunk! Go to hell! Some hour you picked! 672 01:49:04,407 --> 01:49:07,877 Liberation of Athens 673 01:49:46,007 --> 01:49:49,238 I don't want to go to boarding school! 674 01:50:32,327 --> 01:50:33,396 Stop talking, now. 675 01:50:38,767 --> 01:50:40,837 What ever happened to that Fontas? He disappeared! 676 01:50:42,047 --> 01:50:43,639 He was killed by a bunch of fascists! 677 01:50:44,967 --> 01:50:46,559 His funeral was yesterday. 678 01:50:48,687 --> 01:50:51,360 He got what he was looking for. He was asking for it! 679 01:51:20,607 --> 01:51:25,635 Whenever you open a path in life 680 01:51:29,087 --> 01:51:33,683 don't wait for midnight to come 681 01:51:34,047 --> 01:51:39,326 keep your eyes open all day 682 01:51:40,647 --> 01:51:47,280 for before you there is always a net 683 01:51:52,647 --> 01:51:56,276 December 1944 684 01:52:01,447 --> 01:52:06,282 If you ever get caught in the net 685 01:52:07,927 --> 01:52:12,921 no one will free you 686 01:52:14,487 --> 01:52:18,878 find the exit on your own 687 01:52:21,167 --> 01:52:25,604 and with some luck make a fresh start 688 01:53:18,927 --> 01:53:23,682 This net bears names of grave importance 689 01:53:25,647 --> 01:53:30,482 written and sealed with a thousand locks 690 01:53:32,287 --> 01:53:36,405 others call it Hell's guile 691 01:53:38,647 --> 01:53:43,198 and others simply love at spring 692 01:53:54,167 --> 01:53:58,080 Tour around Greece 693 01:53:58,887 --> 01:54:03,165 If you ever get caught in the net 694 01:54:05,047 --> 01:54:09,245 no one will free you 695 01:54:11,447 --> 01:54:15,406 find the exit on your own 696 01:54:17,887 --> 01:54:21,436 and with some luck make a fresh start 697 01:54:24,247 --> 01:54:28,035 Civil War 698 01:54:50,087 --> 01:54:51,122 Who is it? 699 01:54:51,767 --> 01:54:54,759 - It's me, Beba! - Come in, Yorgos! 700 01:55:01,927 --> 01:55:03,997 How are you? Have a seat. 701 01:55:11,847 --> 01:55:14,600 - Can I tell you something? - Go on, Yorgos. 702 01:55:15,887 --> 01:55:17,764 Will you follow the others to Chicago? 703 01:55:19,167 --> 01:55:20,646 Yes, Yorgos, I will. 704 01:55:24,967 --> 01:55:25,922 I see... 705 01:55:28,727 --> 01:55:32,242 I will leave. I'm returning to Athens. 706 01:55:34,727 --> 01:55:36,957 These long voyages, Beba, are not of my kind. 707 01:55:41,327 --> 01:55:42,999 As you like, Yorgos. 708 01:55:46,287 --> 01:55:48,562 Besides, I can't stand watching you like this. 709 01:55:49,967 --> 01:55:53,198 You've changed. You've become bizarre. 710 01:55:54,687 --> 01:55:56,040 You're not what you used to be. 711 01:56:01,527 --> 01:56:03,085 There's one more thing. 712 01:56:05,567 --> 01:56:07,205 What is it, Yorgos? 713 01:56:08,287 --> 01:56:11,279 Beba, your child has left school and they are looking for her. 714 01:56:14,007 --> 01:56:16,362 They say she works at cabarets down by the harbor. 715 01:56:17,567 --> 01:56:19,285 I got a letter from my mother. 716 01:56:23,727 --> 01:56:27,197 Pull yourself together and go see her on the island. 717 01:56:27,527 --> 01:56:31,281 Speak to her in person. She's your child. Do something. 718 01:56:40,847 --> 01:56:44,920 Yes, Yorgos. I'll go to Syros and find her. 719 01:56:49,327 --> 01:56:51,477 But I will also go to America, Yorgos. 720 01:56:54,767 --> 01:56:56,166 I will also go to America. 721 01:56:58,967 --> 01:57:00,002 I will go! 722 01:57:03,767 --> 01:57:04,916 I will go... 723 01:57:06,447 --> 01:57:09,803 Island of Syros 724 01:57:15,927 --> 01:57:21,479 The terminal dim and cold 725 01:57:23,567 --> 01:57:27,765 some speak of wicked raindrops 726 01:57:30,367 --> 01:57:35,600 and the voyage like a wild snake 727 01:57:38,327 --> 01:57:42,479 brings fear to weak-hearted souls 728 01:57:50,087 --> 01:57:56,879 Tonight we are both alike I follow and you lead 729 01:57:59,847 --> 01:58:05,956 like an evening bus that travels in the dark 730 01:58:09,807 --> 01:58:16,645 for us the world never ends for us the world just starts 731 01:58:19,727 --> 01:58:25,836 but the black blizzard in our heart can only lead us nowhere. 732 01:58:35,807 --> 01:58:41,120 The terminal dim and cold 733 01:58:43,527 --> 01:58:47,600 some speak of wicked raindrops 734 01:58:50,127 --> 01:58:55,520 and the voyage like a wild snake 735 01:58:57,847 --> 01:59:01,157 brings fear to weak-hearted souls 736 01:59:03,287 --> 01:59:09,283 Andriana, I was worried about you. I thought you got lost... 737 01:59:13,527 --> 01:59:18,806 Why did you do this to me? I made dreams about you! 738 01:59:19,527 --> 01:59:21,597 What kind of dreams? Do you call yourself a mother? 739 01:59:22,407 --> 01:59:25,001 What did you come to say? Those sweet words from your songs? 740 01:59:25,807 --> 01:59:27,638 Where were you when I needed you? 741 01:59:27,887 --> 01:59:30,117 You brought me to the nuns as if I was to become a saint! 742 01:59:30,607 --> 01:59:32,996 You couldn't even send me a letter! 743 01:59:33,727 --> 01:59:36,878 Where were you when I was in pain? When I was sick? 744 01:59:37,567 --> 01:59:40,240 When I needed your hug during night-darkness? 745 01:59:40,767 --> 01:59:42,280 Where were you during holidays? 746 01:59:42,527 --> 01:59:44,961 You were near me neither in sorrow nor in happiness! 747 01:59:45,567 --> 01:59:48,877 Now you come for what? You remembered I existed suddenly? 748 01:59:49,607 --> 01:59:51,120 Now you've come to save me? 749 01:59:52,287 --> 01:59:57,281 You're still hooked up in dreams? You're still in nowhere? 750 02:00:15,127 --> 02:00:19,917 The terminal dim and cold 751 02:00:22,367 --> 02:00:26,076 some speak of wicked raindrops 752 02:00:28,367 --> 02:00:33,202 and the voyage like a wild snake 753 02:00:33,487 --> 02:00:36,957 Go away, mama! Go away! For me you never existed! 754 02:00:37,207 --> 02:00:40,404 So get lost and leave me alone! The night is my mother now! 755 02:00:45,527 --> 02:00:47,199 America! America! 756 02:01:08,447 --> 02:01:11,757 Chicago 757 02:01:16,847 --> 02:01:20,362 Sing it with a brio, Kotso, so I can spin my dance! 758 02:01:20,687 --> 02:01:21,881 Come on, Nikolas! 759 02:01:25,287 --> 02:01:28,359 Marika, what happened? You are late, kid! 760 02:01:28,687 --> 02:01:30,325 Go to that corner, someone is asking for you. 761 02:01:30,567 --> 02:01:32,159 I don't know who it is, he looks nasty. 762 02:01:55,807 --> 02:02:03,316 Don't you give me new excuses I want you clear and frank 763 02:02:05,687 --> 02:02:11,637 for I may be one Monday morning the manager of a bank 764 02:02:15,167 --> 02:02:20,366 giving money by the thousands to my closest friends and kin 765 02:02:24,727 --> 02:02:30,359 and tobacco I'll be smoking with a wealthy double chin 766 02:02:47,007 --> 02:02:50,795 And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, the Great Marika! 767 02:02:53,407 --> 02:03:01,407 What Man exactly is I've never understood. 768 02:03:02,887 --> 02:03:08,200 when he puts out his fires he lights up new flames 769 02:03:12,527 --> 02:03:18,363 and if he is mistreated by luck, that nasty bitch 770 02:03:21,927 --> 02:03:27,206 time becomes his father and his mama becomes hope. 771 02:03:50,767 --> 02:03:54,476 You know better. Do what your heart desires. 772 02:03:57,367 --> 02:03:59,039 As for me, you owe me nothing. 773 02:04:01,047 --> 02:04:03,163 You Babis, you had promised me two things. 774 02:04:04,647 --> 02:04:08,276 To work together and to take me to far away lands. 775 02:04:09,687 --> 02:04:11,359 You kept your word on both. 776 02:04:12,967 --> 02:04:15,720 Well, it's Ol... Don't feel obliged. 777 02:04:18,327 --> 02:04:20,204 All that matters is for you to be happy. 778 02:04:23,327 --> 02:04:24,885 I won't be singing any more. 779 02:04:27,367 --> 02:04:31,918 And he will teach me the work's and life's secrets. 780 02:04:34,247 --> 02:04:36,044 All that I dreamed of. 781 02:04:39,047 --> 02:04:40,366 That's good, my dear Marika! 782 02:04:46,327 --> 02:04:48,045 And we will go back to Greece. 783 02:04:51,927 --> 02:04:53,679 America... America... 784 02:04:55,167 --> 02:04:58,762 And when you get here, you say: "So what?" 785 02:05:02,887 --> 02:05:05,003 Do you know what one of those American Greeks was telling me? 786 02:05:07,247 --> 02:05:09,124 "Greece's greatest catastrophe... 787 02:05:11,327 --> 02:05:15,764 was not Smyrna. It was migration." 788 02:05:20,727 --> 02:05:22,126 "At the beginning of the century... 789 02:05:24,407 --> 02:05:27,001 one million people arrived here." 790 02:05:27,887 --> 02:05:29,639 One million, Marika. 791 02:05:31,607 --> 02:05:35,236 And down there, the fewer they remained... 792 02:05:36,407 --> 02:05:39,763 the greater the Greece they dreamed of. 793 02:05:42,047 --> 02:05:43,526 Do you get it? 794 02:05:45,087 --> 02:05:47,396 Every morning when I watch the Sun, I beg him... 795 02:05:49,047 --> 02:05:52,801 "Burn me, Sun, Burn me, Sun!" 796 02:05:54,487 --> 02:05:57,923 Descent to Hades 797 02:06:08,847 --> 02:06:11,919 it's too crowded here, Marika! Too crowded. 798 02:06:13,047 --> 02:06:15,686 Everything runs fast. There's no catching up! 799 02:06:17,007 --> 02:06:20,477 And if you don't make connections... "Chicago", they say! 800 02:06:21,567 --> 02:06:26,118 You're dead! They call it "Mafia". I call it "Magic". 801 02:06:27,247 --> 02:06:29,681 What kind of magician would I be if I didn't make something disappear here 802 02:06:29,927 --> 02:06:33,761 and make it appear there! No big deal... 803 02:06:35,207 --> 02:06:37,721 We used to tall about going to America... 804 02:06:38,327 --> 02:06:40,318 where they tie dogs with sausages... 805 02:06:40,567 --> 02:06:42,637 and the gold flows on the streets. 806 02:06:42,887 --> 02:06:44,764 To get away from the shacks and the Lemon Market... 807 02:06:44,967 --> 02:06:47,242 with the hookers, the pimps, the smugglers... 808 02:06:47,487 --> 02:06:51,526 the junkies and all those singers with husky voices! 809 02:06:53,007 --> 02:06:54,804 And you used to tall about your father... 810 02:06:55,207 --> 02:06:57,562 who sang hitting his shoe on the floor... 811 02:06:57,807 --> 02:06:59,286 to keep the rhythm. 812 02:06:59,807 --> 02:07:03,277 And so behold America! Here she is! Right in front of us! 813 02:07:03,807 --> 02:07:05,206 And here we are! 814 02:07:05,487 --> 02:07:07,000 And all we see again is the Lemon Market! 815 02:07:07,247 --> 02:07:10,239 Only that here, they call it Maxwell Street! 816 02:07:10,447 --> 02:07:13,644 Behold the shacks, and the cafes with their dope... 817 02:07:14,047 --> 02:07:16,607 and the hookers with their pimps and the smugglers... 818 02:07:16,887 --> 02:07:18,366 And behold Panagis with his guitar... 819 02:07:18,647 --> 02:07:21,798 who sings banging his shoe on the floor following the rhythm. 820 02:07:26,167 --> 02:07:29,523 Only, he is black... Just like the picture. 821 02:07:30,447 --> 02:07:33,678 Negative - positive. And it's always alike. 822 02:11:51,127 --> 02:11:52,196 Marika! 823 02:11:52,727 --> 02:11:53,955 Ready? 824 02:11:56,127 --> 02:11:57,685 The guys are waiting for us. Let's go! 825 02:12:18,887 --> 02:12:23,085 Athens, 1956 826 02:12:36,087 --> 02:12:39,045 What does she want now? it was her decision to stay in America! 827 02:12:39,847 --> 02:12:41,280 Why should it be our fault that she wants to return? 828 02:12:41,607 --> 02:12:43,916 Come on, Matina! Let go! 829 02:12:44,207 --> 02:12:45,560 Get on the stage, it's your turn now! 830 02:12:57,927 --> 02:13:05,927 Mother, struggling through the ports without pride, without a smile 831 02:13:16,167 --> 02:13:18,965 Hey there, no need for money-raising! 832 02:13:20,247 --> 02:13:23,159 I'll pay for her ticket and let her say what she likes. 833 02:13:24,407 --> 02:13:26,363 Just make sure Marika doesn't find out. 834 02:13:26,607 --> 02:13:28,199 You're a good man, Babis. 835 02:13:30,287 --> 02:13:35,042 Everything will find their way. And when she returns, she can work. 836 02:13:36,127 --> 02:13:39,802 No way! Rembetiko is dead, Yorgos! 837 02:13:41,527 --> 02:13:43,006 Now, people want light music! 838 02:13:44,247 --> 02:13:45,885 Do you see any old Rembetiko musician working? 839 02:13:48,047 --> 02:13:49,844 Mind you, when Marika returns... 840 02:13:50,927 --> 02:13:52,519 she won't want to sing any more. 841 02:13:56,087 --> 02:13:58,965 You know something? I'm not sure you will understand... 842 02:13:59,847 --> 02:14:01,917 but Marika is happy now. 843 02:14:02,207 --> 02:14:03,799 Perhaps for the first time! 844 02:14:05,367 --> 02:14:08,359 Why don't you give a tribute concert for her? 845 02:14:10,487 --> 02:14:12,318 The place is free during the afternoons. 846 02:14:12,647 --> 02:14:15,320 - You can make extra money. - Good idea. We'll do it. 847 02:14:17,767 --> 02:14:22,682 Poor Yorgos! Your luck is to run here and there. 848 02:14:23,207 --> 02:14:24,606 I have always loved her. 849 02:15:25,527 --> 02:15:29,122 Marika's tribute concert 850 02:15:36,287 --> 02:15:39,916 Elusive words I heard and lies 851 02:15:40,807 --> 02:15:44,800 the moment you opened your eyes 852 02:15:45,247 --> 02:15:49,240 when my fate I had to face 853 02:15:49,527 --> 02:15:53,361 you stood dressed in your ancient lace 854 02:15:53,767 --> 02:15:58,841 and as a monkey you took me to the fair 855 02:15:59,247 --> 02:16:03,160 Hellas, Hellas Great mother of despair 856 02:16:47,167 --> 02:16:48,680 Tormented people, Beba. 857 02:16:50,767 --> 02:16:52,086 We have famished a lot... 858 02:16:54,647 --> 02:16:57,923 here as well as in Chicago. 859 02:16:59,207 --> 02:17:02,244 In Constantinople and in Egypt. 860 02:17:04,047 --> 02:17:05,526 Everywhere we famished. 861 02:17:07,287 --> 02:17:09,357 We only fed on earnestness. 862 02:17:12,447 --> 02:17:15,644 Careful! He's nuts! 863 02:17:25,207 --> 02:17:27,118 Oh, Yorgos, it's too late. 864 02:17:28,967 --> 02:17:31,401 Now that I've understood everything I have nothing to offer you. 865 02:17:33,767 --> 02:17:37,157 - What are you talking about, Beba? - I know what I'm saying. 866 02:17:38,607 --> 02:17:43,476 Just remember this. Whatever I did, I didn't mean any harm. 867 02:17:46,247 --> 02:17:47,726 I was afraid... 868 02:17:51,367 --> 02:17:52,595 Goodnight, Yorgos... 869 02:17:56,767 --> 02:17:59,839 - Aren't we going to bed? - No, I'll hang around here... 870 02:18:01,607 --> 02:18:03,677 to catch the sun rising. 871 02:18:11,167 --> 02:18:14,637 - Bye, Beba. - Bye, Yorgos. 872 02:21:55,527 --> 02:22:03,002 Over at Thomas' we'll get stoned together 873 02:22:05,927 --> 02:22:10,443 but if you want to grasp the feeling let our Babis do the healing 874 02:22:16,647 --> 02:22:21,562 and when Yorgos plays and teaches he will leave you numb and speechless 875 02:22:27,407 --> 02:22:33,084 as Marika strikes the tambourine with a smile you've never seen. 876 02:22:58,807 --> 02:23:05,724 Join us over at Thomas' listen to my baglamas 877 02:23:07,967 --> 02:23:10,276 Hey there, Marika!