World renown Greek film director Michael Cacoyannis, whose 1964 movie Zorba the Greek became an instant classic, has died at age 89. He had been suffering from heart and breathing problems. The Cypriot-born Cacoyannis began his career in London working for the the British Broadcasting Corporation, where he developed an interest in theater and film. […]
Zorba Director Cacoyannis Dies at 89
Posted July 25th, 2011 at 6:55 pm (UTC-5)
World renown Greek film director Michael Cacoyannis, whose 1964 movie Zorba the Greek became an instant classic, has died at age 89. He had been suffering from heart and breathing problems. The Cypriot-born Cacoyannis began his career in London working for the the British Broadcasting Corporation, where he developed an interest in theater and film. […]