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情尋色香味
A Touch of Spice
希臘史上最賣座本土電影
橫掃「希臘薩洛尼卡國際影展」８大獎項
《星光伴我心》的苦澀窩心 《濃情朱古力》的醉人甜美 再襲香港影院
故事大綱
人生如料理，加點鹽，加點香辛料，才更有風味，更富姿彩。
小時候，凡尼的爺爺如是說。這是爺爺的烹飪信條，也是他的人生哲學。
七歲起就跟爺爺由希臘搬來土耳其的凡尼，一直隨爺爺在伊斯坦堡的市場擺檔，每天都在聽爺爺講解各種香料的特色，由做菜以至政治大局無不與香料有關。
但最令凡尼興奮的是小情人茜美的到訪。爺爺做做飯，茜美跳跳舞，是最甜美的時光。
豈料一天，土耳其政府突然下令所有希臘人出國，在希臘出生的凡尼被驅逐離境，自此與爺爺和茜美分離。
三十多年後，四十多歲的凡尼（佐治告拉飛斯飾演）已是希臘著名的天體物理學教授，可惜他的生活淡然無味。直至一日，爺爺的好友突然到訪，告訴他爺爺垂危的消息，他才毅然返回久別了「故鄉」伊斯坦堡。
昔日的思憶、小情人的芳蹤……一一重現眼前。政局無常人也無常，今天的凡尼別有一番滋味在心頭。
幕後花絮
希臘史上最賣座本土電影
以美食、香料貫連人生，帶出一個令人嚐盡「甜、酸、苦、澀」的動人故事──《情尋色香味》──是希臘史上最受歡迎的本土作品。影片在希臘開畫時，連續七星期高踞票房榜首，更打敗同期公映的迪士尼人氣動畫《海底奇兵》以及羅素高爾主演的鉅製《軍天勇將：戰海豪情》；上映以來更欲罷不能，馬拉松式映期吸引了超過120萬觀眾入場，乃繼《鐵達尼號》後，希臘最大的一襲電影旋風。
橫掃希臘金像獎８大獎項 地中海版《濃情朱古力》
《情尋色香味》更在等同希臘金像獎的「希臘薩洛尼卡國際影展」(Thessaloniki Film Festival)橫掃8大獎項，包括最佳劇情片、最佳導演、最佳劇本、最佳攝影、最佳剪接、最佳音樂、最佳美術以及最佳音效；同時，獲投票為「觀眾最喜愛電影」，被一致喻為是「地中海版的《濃情朱古力》」。
伊斯坦堡的廚房 地中海的動人風情
的而且確，本片跟墨西哥的《濃情朱古力》(Like Water for Chocolate)、瑞典的《狗臉的歲月》(My Life as a Dog)、意大利的《星光伴我心》(Cinema Paradiso)和《一個快樂的傳說》(Life Is Beautiful)等片一樣，都是荷李活主流以外的一股清流。南美、北歐以至南歐的導演均擅以本國的獨特風情、醉人景色和自身的歷史文化，道出動人心弦的故事。
《情尋色香味》的故事就是由伊斯坦堡的香料開始說起，也其實是導演泰梭士．波邁提斯(Tassos Boulmetis)的前半生經歷。導演說：「伊斯坦堡的廚房有很多香料，因為很久以前，伊斯坦堡已經是一個大都市，不少人都是離鄉別井來到這裡開始人生的新一頁。為了留著故鄉的回憶，大家的行李箱總有胡椒、番紅花(saffron)、牛至(origan)，做飯時都會把家鄉的傳統風味『溶入』食譜。可惜當他們以為可以安頓下來的時候，他們卻被迫離開這個地方…」。
土耳其與希臘的政治風波
原來，於50年代出生的導演波邁提斯，跟很多希臘人一樣，當時移居到土耳其的伊斯坦堡，他們人口眾多，卻被土耳其政府視為少數派和異族。於1964年，希臘人突然被驅逐出境，只是，當他們回到祖國希臘時，卻又被視為叛國賊。
導演跟片中主角一樣，被遣返希臘時只得七歲，亦自此闊別伊斯坦堡。波邁提斯說：「三十年後，我重返兒時故地伊斯坦堡，探訪兒時故居和爺爺的士多，感慨良多。當時住在伊斯坦堡的希臘人很活躍，又充滿幹勁。可惜，他們成為政治分歧的犧牲品：一方面，土耳其的政策希望減少外地人的人口；另一方面，希臘政府眼光短淺，毫無治國視野……所以，本片要帶出的不是『敵國』的問題，而是祖國希臘的問題。」
由香料的美味、爺孫間的溫情、小情人的浪漫，以至對國家的情懷、對故土的追憶，一切如詩般美麗、動人。希臘的電影神話終於誕生了。
陣容簡介
希臘全才導演──泰梭士．波邁提斯
泰梭士．波邁提斯(Tassos Boulmetis) 1957年生於君士坦丁堡(Constantinople，即伊斯坦堡Istanbul的舊稱)；1964年，年僅七歲的波邁提斯與家人被強制遣返希臘，自此在希臘長大及接受教育。
波邁提斯畢業於雅典大學物理系，其後獲獎學金到加州大學(UCLA)攻讀電影。返回希臘後在國營電視台任職導演及監製。1990年，他自編自導的首部電影《The Dream Factory》在希臘勇奪８大電影獎項。事隔十多年，他終於完成了心血之作《情尋色香味》。影片由他一手包辦監製、導演及編劇，以浪漫氛圍、幽默情節和詩一般的畫面，訴說一個關於成長、親情、愛情以至家國之情的故事。《情尋色香味》乃希臘史上最賣座的本土電影。
俊逸不凡──佐治．告拉飛斯
片中飾演主角凡尼的佐治．告拉飛斯(George Corraface)原籍希臘，於法國出生和長大，操八國流利語言，包括法、英、德、西班牙及希臘語等，加上昂藏六呎身型和俊朗外表，一直以來是最搶手的歐洲演員之一，多年來在法、英、美及希臘多地作電影、電視及舞台三線發展。告拉飛斯演出過的電影包括《逃出洛杉磯》、《我愛蕭邦》(Impromptu)、《Christopher Columbus》等；2000年，他憑電影《To Tama》在祖國榮獲「希臘薩洛尼卡國際影展」最佳男演員獎，去年更憑本片成為希臘以至歐洲的焦點巨星。
| 導演： | 泰梭士．波邁提斯(Tassos Boulmetis) | |
| 主演： | 佐治．告拉飛斯(George Corraface) 伊洛卡士．米高尼迪斯(Ieroklis Michailidis) 維妮亞．露意絲杜(Renia Louizidou) 芭莎．歌洛卡耶(Basak Koklukaya) |
| 上映日期： | 6月2日 | |
| 發行﹕ | 泛亞影業有限公司 | |
| 片長： | 108分鐘 | |
| 級別﹕ | IIB | |
| 院線﹕ | 嘉禾港威 |
Village Roadshow Productions Hellas
Presents
In association with
Smallridge LTD
Greek Film Centre
Tassos Boulmetis
FilmNet
Cinegram S.A.
Despina Mouzaki - Harry Padouvas
P. Papazoglou S.A.
ANS Uluslarasi Yapim, Yayin ve Reklamcilik A.S.
MC2 Productions
A film by
Tassos Boulmetis
George Corraface
Ieroklis Michailidis
Renia Louizidou
Τamer Karadagli
Basak Koklukaya
Tassos Bandis
Stelios Mainas
Odysseas Papaspiliopoulos
Markos Osse
Thodoros Exarhos
Athinodoros Prousalis
Kakia Panagiotou
Kostantina Mihailidou
Themis Panou
Written and Directed by
Tassos Boulmetis
Executive Producers
Robert Kirby, Harry Antonopoulos
Producers
Lily Papadopoulos
Artemis Skouloudi
Delegate Producer
Dionisis Samiotis
Line Producer
Kostas Lampropoulos
Production Manager
Yiannis Iakovidis
Casting Director
Sotiria Marini
Director of Photography
Takis Zervoulakos
Special Effects
MAGIKON
Yiannis Georgariou
CINEPOS
Philippos Marmoutas
Music Composed and Conducted by
Evanthia Reboutsika
Editor
George Mavropsaridis
Sound Engineer
Dimitris Athanasopoulos
Sound Designer
George Mikroyiannakis
Re-recording Supervisor
Thanasis Arvanitis
Art Director
Olga Leondiadou
Costume Designer
Bianka Nikolareizi
Make Up Artist
Evi Zafiropoulou
Hair Stylist
Chronis Tzimos
"Istanbul kitchen is spicy. And this is because long ago Istanbul used to be a cosmopolis. People from all over the world departed from their homeland and traveled to Istanbul, in order to start a new life. So as not to forget their homeland, they used to "incorporate" their traditional tales in their food recipes. All they took with them in their suitcases were a pinch of pepper, a little origan, and a piece of saffron. Nevertheless, as soon as they managed to settle down, again something was happening and they had to leave once more…"
Born in Istanbul, during the 50's, the scriptwriter and director of A TOUCH OF SPICE, Tasos Boulmetis, takes us on a journey full of tastes and aromas.
A TOUCH OF SPICE is a story about a young Greek boy (Fanis) growing up in Istanbul, whose grandfather, a culinary philosopher and mentor, teaches him that both food and life require a little salt to give them flavor; they both require … A TOUCH OF SPICE.
Fanis grows up to become an excellent cook and uses his cooking skills to spice up the lives of those around him. 35 years later he leaves Athens and travels back to his birthplace of Istanbul to reunite with his grandfather and his first love; he travels back only to realize that he forgot to put a little bit of spice in his own life…
As his uncle used to say…. "there are two types of travelers in life, those who are leaving and those who are returning, the first look at the map, the later look in the mirror.." Now it's time for our hero to take a look in his own mirror.
A TOUCH OF SPICE is a nostalgic bitter-sweet comedy about self-awareness, people leaving their homeland, personal conflict, but, most importantly, shows us how cooking can give all of us valuable lessons about love and life itself.
Humor, sensitivity, romance and mouth-watering delicacies make up this touching yet comical coming-of-age story that will delight audiences worldwide.
SYNOPSIS
the preparation
Fanis Iakovidis is a popular professor of astrophysics. He is 40 years old and has reached a turning point in his life, an existential crossroad that his science cannot help him navigate.
His Grandfather and mentor, "Grandpa Vassilis" lives in Istanbul and has developed his own practical culinary philosophy, revered and applied by Greeks and Turks alike. Fanis hasn't seen his grandfather since he was seven years old so when the old man suddenly decides to come to Greece after so many years his impending visit looms like a milestone in Fanis' life.
When his grandfather's old friends arrive at Fanis' home and are just about to toast to his health, a telephone call informs him that Grandpa Vassilis has suddenly got ill. Fanis is inevitably catapulted on an unexpected journey to Istanbul, a journey backwards in time and space.
the appetizers
Back in the 1950's, Fanis receives his first life lessons in his grandfather's small general store in the marketplace of Istanbul. Grandpa Vassilis' culinary expertise goes far beyond the use of spices simply to make a dish tastier - his vast knowledge of herbs and spices includes their diplomatic applications in everyday and political life.
These are beautiful times for Little Fanis, and one of the things that makes them even more beautiful is SAIME, his first love. Him and Saime spend time together with Grandpa Vassilis to discover the sweet mysteries of life in the attic of his store. Little Fanis teaches Saime to cook… and she dances for him.
As time passes trouble arises between Greece and Turkey. The Turkish authorities inform Fanis' family that they will be deported to Greece, since they are Greek citizens. They have one week to pack up and leave for Greece on their own accord.
Grandpa Vassilis is not a Greek citizen; he was born and raised on the Turkish side of the Aegean. Little Fanis is heartbroken by having to say goodbye to his beloved mentor. Grandpa Vassilis promises that soon he will come to stay with them and that he will also bring Saime. The Turks drive Fanis and his family away as "Greeks", only for the Greeks to receive them as "Turks"…
the main course
When Little Fanis first arrives in Greece he finds it impossible to understand why there is such enmity between two cultures that have such basic things in common: their cursing and their cuisine. Time passes and his grandpa has yet to come as he had promised.
Little Fanis is nostalgic for his two great loves: his grandpa's stories and Saime's dancing. Thus, he develops an exceptional talent in cooking. His parents, along with the society of "Constantinopolites" (citizens of Constantinople, that is, Istanbul) in Greece, are abuzz with the news of Little Fanis newly discovered talent. Suspicions and rumors flare: any child that can cook so well at such a tender age must be abnormal with serious psychological problems…
Years go by and Fanis is now 17 years old, and a junior chef in one of Athens' biggest hotels!
the desserts
We return to present day Fanis (in his 40's) and follow his melancholy gaze out the window of the airplane to the hazy city of Istanbul below.
He goes to the hospital only to find out that his grandpa has fallen into a coma. Grandpa Vassilis passes away and at his funeral Fanis sees Saime. She is now a beautiful woman but her expression betrays that she too has had her share of disappointments in life.
the presentation
Fanis faces all those emotions he has long awaited to feel. Saime has a daughter, Aise, who resembles her when she was small. They both have so much to share but life has its own will…
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
A TOUCH OF SPICE, Village Roadshow's first Greek production, is set to become the most successful film of all time in Greece.
The film, which was shot in Athens and Istanbul, opened in Greece on October 24th, 2003 to a record-breaking 65,000 admissions in only 41 screens all over the country, and in its second weekend recorded an unprecedented 53% increase in admissions. Billed as the Mediterranean answer to "Like Water for Chocolate", the film has held off U.S blockbusters such as "Master and Commander" and "Finding Nemo" to remain at the #1 spot of the box office in Greece for seven consecutive weeks in release.
A TOUCH OF SPICE has surpassed 1.2 million admissions and is still going very strong. It has skewed to all audiences with unprecedented repeat business from all age groups, a phenomenon that last occurred in Greece with "Titanic".
The film has won 8 National Film Awards (including best picture, direction, script, cinematography, editing, sound, music and art direction) and also the People's Choice Award at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival. It is now Greece's official choice for the Best Foreign Language Oscar for 2005.
Note of scriptwriter and director Tassos Boulmetis
I was born in Istanbul in 1957 and moved to Greece along with my family, after the deportation of 1964. After 30 years, I traveled back to Istanbul so as to visit our old house, my father's shop and my grandfather's grocery.
When I rang my school bell, Mrs Emilia, my primary school teacher, opened the door. I hadn't seen her since then. Both my grandfathers were born and died in Istanbul.
Greeks living in Istanbul were active and dynamic members of a healthy community (and not passive and inactive members of a minority). Nevertheless, they had the bad luck to suffer the consequences of a political conflict: on one hand there was a countrywide Turkish policy, which with prowess and enduring patience depopulated a healthy part of the minority and on the other, a short-sighted Greek policy which, without national strategy and vision, led - without realizing it - to the depopulation of the healthy Greek society that lived in Istanbul.
Therefore, the anger that smoulders in my film is mostly addressing Greeks and not my "enemies". "A Touch of Spice" is the life story narration of a man from Istanbul to a diplomat, who is not necessarily on his side…
ABOUT THE CAST
George Corraface
George Corraface is of Greek origin, born and raised in Paris.
Fluent in French, English, Greek and Spanish, George remains based in the French capital but enjoys working on foreign productions when the opportunity arises - which it often does.
George draws upon his experience and interests to give greater dimension to many an otherwise stereotyped or "obvious" role, from the villainous Cuervo Jones to the controversial Christopher Columbus.
In Spain he enjoys popularity in the wake of Vicente Aranda's Pasion Turca" followed by Mar Taragona's "Muere Mi Vida". In Greece he earned notoriety with Lucia Rikaki's "Quartet in Four Movements", followed by Andreas Pantzis' "Slaughter of the Cock", which won numerous awards at film festivals including that of Salonika where he was named Best Actor. In England he has worked on several BBC films including "Bambino Mio" with Julie Walters.
He has also filmed many movies and TV productions in France. His most recent feature films include "Long Live the Bride and the Liberation of Kurdistan" directed by Hiner Saleem, "Préférence" (Grégoire Delacourt), and "Love, Math and Sex" (Charlotte Silvera). Leading roles in French mini-series include "Le Chateau des Oliviers" with Brigitte Fossey, "Tramontane" with Alexandra Vandernoot and, most recently, "La Bicyclette Bleue" with Laetitia Casta.
He has worked on many English-language films, both big-budget and independent, including "Escape From L.A.", "Christopher Columbus, the Discovery", "Not Without My Daughter", "Impromptu", "Minotaur" and "The Mahabharata". The latter, directed by Peter Brook, a reference for film buffs, launched his film career.
After numerous screen tests, he was also chosen by David Lean to play the lead role in "Nostromo", based on the Joseph Conrad novel. This film, originally to be produced by Steven Spielberg, was in preparation for four years. During this time George had the privilege of meeting with Sir David Lean several times for unforgettable work rehearsals.
Georges began his career in theatre, beginning with studies at the Ecole Nationale Supérieur des Arts et Techniques du Théatre, while he made his acting début as Bassanio in Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice". After touring several months with this play he starred in the stage production of Albert Camus' "Les Justes", while continuing studies at the Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique de Paris, in Antoine Vitez's reknowned class.
Before producing and co-scripting "A Fairy Tale for Social Scientists" as a graduate project with Rosalie Wallock, George made a stir with his iconoclastic presentation of Racine's "Phedra". This provoked a veritable battle in the press between the "traditional" and "modern" elements and culminated in the resignation of the figurehead of the more conservative side and the temporary closing of the Conservatory.
George then spent a season working with the actors of the celebrated Comédie Francaise. In counterpoint to this, he helped create more audicious works such as the controversial stage production of Fernando Arrabal's "On the Tightrope" at the Avignon Theater Festival or the flamenco version of Federico Garcia Llorca's "Blood Wedding" ...
A series of theatrical roles followed, culminating in steady work with Peter Brook's Company. The many stage productions included Shakespeare's "The Tempest", laureate of France's Molière award, and "The Mahabharata". This was the first and longest-running play George performed with Brook, (two years for the French version and one for the English version).
In his spare time, George is also an amateur musician and avid bookworm.
Source: www.corraface.com
Ieroklis Michailidis
Ieroklis Michailidis studied at the National Theatre of North Greece Drama School and graduated in 1982.
In the period from 1982 to 2002 he has participated in 20 theatrical plays. The most representative ones are "Vodka Molotov" by N. Simon, A. Tchehov (1994-5), "The night of the Inguana" by T. Williams (1991-2), "Mistero Boufo" by D. Fo (1987-88), "Marianna Pineda" by F. Lorka (1986-7), "Odysseas" by N. Kazantzakis (1983-84). He has also starred in three Greek cinema productions: "A touch of spice" (2003), "Back Door" (2000), "Mavro Gala" (1999). He participated in many television series such as "Kolpo groso", "Imaste ston aera", "Agami Thite" and he also worked as a radio producer.
In 1990 he founded, along with other actors, the music satirical theatrical team "Agami Thite", in which, since 1998, he is a leading actor, a director and a scriptwriter. Since 1990, "Agami Thite" have presented more than 110 shows in Greece.
Renia Louizidou
Renia Louizidou studied at the National Theatre of North Greece Drama School. Since the summer of 1988 she is living and working in Athens.
She has taken part in many theater plays such as "Paradise Hotel" by Z. Feido, "Les parents terribles" by J. Cocteau, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" by T. Williams, "Lysistrati" by Aristofanis and many others.
She played leading roles in many Greek television series such as "Pyr kai Mania", "I Aparadekti", "Tis Ellados ta Pedia", "I pantremeni ehoun psyhi", "Esi ftes". In cinema, she has taken part in the films "A touch of spice" (2003), "Safe Sex" by Reppas -Papathanasiou and "Pamptohi A.E." by A. Kokkinou.
Stelios Mainas
Stelios Mainas was born in Ermoupoli, Syros in 1957. In 1983, he graduated from Veaki Drama School.
He participated in more than 20 theater plays such as "Blood Wedding" by Lorka, "Hamlet" by Shakespeare, "Twelfth Night" by Shakespeare, "The Servant of two Masters" by Goldoni, "The Homecoming", by Pinter, "Sweet Bird of Youth" by Williams.
In cinema he has played in six films: "Deserter", "Loafing and Camouflage", "Valkanizater", "Brazilero", "Hard Goodbyes: My father" and "A Touch of Spice".
Tamer Karadagli
Born in 1967, he graduated from Bilkent University, Department of Theatre.
He is the most popular actor in Turkey at the moment, as from 2002 until now he is the leading man in "Cocuklar Duymas?n" (Children Shall Not Hear), which is the most popular TV sit-com of Turkish TV.
In the period between 1993 and 2002 he had leading roles in several TV projects.
He also dubs many famous American actors, such as George Clooney, Kevin Costner and Clint Eastwood, when their films are released in Turkey.
He also had leading roles in several plays both in private and state companies and played in numerous TV commercials.
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ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS
Tassos Boulmetis
Tassos Boulmetis was born in Constantinople (Istanbul) in 1957. He came to Greece in 1964. He studied Physics in the University of Athens and Film Production and Direction in the University of California (UCLA), with scholarship from the Onassis Foundation, where he also worked for a while as an assistant.
In Greece he started his career as a director/producer of TV shows in the national television channels. He then co-produced, directed and wrote the film "DREAM FACTORY". The film gained 8 awards in Greece and the Golden Award of Fantasy Movies in the Houston Film Festival. Since 1988 he's been directing TV spots, internationally, and has specialized in Special Effects and Processing of Electronic Images.
His last big project was the film "A Touch of Spice", which he wrote, directed and co-produced. This project is a labor of love for him as the story is based, mostly, on true facts drawn from his own life.
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