Υπάρχω (I Exist)

Υπάρχω (I Exist) is a 2024 Greek biographical drama film that chronicles the life of Stelios Kazantzidis, one of Greece’s most iconic folk singers. Born to Asia Minor refugee parents, Kazantzidis grew up in Nea Ionia during the 1940s. The film portrays his journey from humble beginnings, working various jobs to support his family, to becoming a legendary figure in Greek music. It delves into his personal and professional relationships, including his connections with notable figures like Kaiti Grey and Marinella, his struggles with record companies, and his eventual withdrawal from nightclubs, culminating in his return to the music scene with the album “Υπάρχω”.

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Υπάρχω (I Exist) is a 2024 Greek biographical drama film that chronicles the life of Stelios Kazantzidis, one of Greece’s most iconic folk singers. Born to Asia Minor refugee parents, Kazantzidis grew up in Nea Ionia during the 1940s. The film portrays his journey from humble beginnings, working various jobs to support his family, to becoming a legendary figure in Greek music. It delves into his personal and professional relationships, including his connections with notable figures like Kaiti Grey and Marinella, his struggles with record companies, and his eventual withdrawal from nightclubs, culminating in his return to the music scene with the album “Υπάρχω”.

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Year

2024

Duration

132m

Director

Giorgos Tsemberopoulos

Writer

Katerina Bei​

Stars

Agoritsa Oikonomou, Asimenia Voulioti, Christos Mastoras, Dimitris Kapouranis, Klelia Renesi