An Example of Acting Forms In Modern Greek Cinema, Yannis Economides
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https://doi.org/10.5195/cinej.2026.899Keywords:
acting, theatre , cinema, Greek cinema, directorAbstract
The Stanislavski System, also known as the "System", is a theoretical framework for acting developed and systematized by Konstantin Stanislavski, a pioneer in the field of realistic acting in Russia. The term "Method Acting" or "Method" refers to a modified version of the Stanislavski System developed in the United States. Both methods discussed are based on psychological and physical realism in acting. This article focuses on the principles and standards of realistic acting, emphasising clear, concise language and a logical flow of information. This article explores the styles of Stanislavski, Eric Morris, and Karolos Koun’s method-acting techniques in the acting practices of Yannis Economides, a representative of modern Greek cinema, with particular emphasis on the integration of these techniques into contemporary film productions. The analysis covers a comparative study of these techniques, focusing particularly on the performances of two actors: the trained actor Vangelis Mourikis and the untrained actor Errikos Litsis.
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