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I Limni Ton Pothon / Η Λίμνη Των Πόθων

  • Drama
  • Romance
Confirmed1957-08-016.63.0Trakt

Miranda, the rich and spoiled daughter of an Athenian businessman, accompanies her father to Messolonghi, where they have their own fish farming facilities in the best parts of the lagoon. There, while the local fishermen try to establish a cooperative so they can defend themselves against exploitation by their bosses, Miranda seduces a charming and dynamic young man, disrupting his life and his relationship with the girl he loved and intended to marry.

The Lagoon of Desire is a 1957 Greek drama-romance film centered on Miranda, a wealthy Athenian businessman's daughter, whose arrival in Messolonghi disrupts the life of a young man and the local fishing community's struggle against economic exploitation. The film explores themes of class conflict, seduction, and romantic upheaval against the backdrop of the lagoon's fishing industry.

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Streaming availability in United States

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Not available on any tracked streaming service in United States right now.

Available in: Greece

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Theatrical release in United States

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In cinemas
1957-08-01

No date confirmed for United States yet · Earliest worldwide: Wide release in Greece

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The Lagoon of Desire — frequently asked

When was The Lagoon of Desire released?

The film was released on August 1, 1957.

What is the main plot of the film?

Miranda, the spoiled daughter of a wealthy Athenian businessman, accompanies her father to Messolonghi where he operates fish farming facilities. She seduces a local young man, disrupting his relationship and life while fishermen in the area attempt to organize a cooperative to protect themselves from exploitation.

What genres does this film belong to?

The Lagoon of Desire is classified as both a drama and romance film.

Is the film currently available to watch?

The film was released in 1957 and is in the public domain in many regions, though availability depends on your location and streaming service offerings.

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