# Smyrna (2021)

> A sweeping Greek historical drama that turns the destruction of Smyrna into an intimate story of family, persecution, exile, and enduring belonging.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/648524

## Facts

- Runtime: 138 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Grigoris Karantinakis
- Cast: Mimi Denissi, Leonidas Kakouris, Burak Hakkı, Krateros Katsoulis, Tamila Koulieva, Jane Lapotaire, Susan Hampshire, Rupert Graves
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11935566/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: poignant, melancholic, harrowing, historical film night, greek cinema showcase

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of a family's struggle amidst the chaos of war and displacement.

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