Michael Cacoyannis
Birth Name:
Mikhalis Kakogiannis
Birth Place:
Limassol, Cyprus
Profession
Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, Actor, Soundtrack, Music department
Fast Facts
- Created the Michael Cocayannis Foundation in 2003
- Served as a member of the jury at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival
- After working as a producer for Greek-language BBC programs during World War II, he became involved at the Old Vic theatre in London
- At 17, Kakagiannis was sent by his father from Cyprus to London to become a lawyer
- Made his theatrical debut in 1946 in a production of the Oscar Wilde play "Salome․"
- Known for working with actresses Irene Papas and Elli Lambeti
Awards
- 1954Grand Prize of the FestivalNominated
- 1954Diploma of Merit - Best Film:Winner
- 1955Palme d'OrNominated
- 1956Palme d'OrNominated
- 1958Palme d'OrNominated
- 1960Golden Berlin BearNominated
- 1961Palme d'OrNominated
- 1961Greek Competition Award - Best Director:Winner
- 1962Award - Best Cinematic Transposition (Prix de la meilleure transposition cinématographique):Winner
- 1962Technical Grand PrizeWinner
- 1962Palme d'OrNominated
- 1962Greek Competition Award - Best Director:Winner
- 1962Hellenic Association of Film Critics Award - Best Director:Winner
- 1962Greek Competition Award - Best Film:Winner
- 1962Hellenic Association of Film Critics Award - Best Film:Winner
- 1965Oscar - Best Director:Nominated
- 1965Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium:Nominated
- 1965Oscar - Best Picture:Nominated
- 1965Golden PlateWinner
- 1965Golden Globe - Best Director:Nominated
- 1966BAFTA Film Award - Best Film from any Source:Nominated
- 1966UN AwardNominated
- 1977Palme d'OrNominated
- 1977Greek Competition Award - Best Film:Winner
- 1984Gold Hugo - Best Feature:Nominated
- 1999Greek Union of Film and Television Technicians AwardWinner