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Irene Papas (Greek: Ειρήνη Παππά, born Eirini Lelekou (Greek: Ειρήνη Λελέκου) 3 September 1929 – 14 September 2022)was a Greek actress and singer who starred in over 70 films in a career spanning more than 50 years. She gained international recognition through such popular award-winning films as The Guns of Navarone (1961), Zorba the Greek (1964) and Z (1969). She was a powerful protagonist in films including The Trojan Women (1971) and Iphigenia (1977). She played the title roles in Antigone (1961) and Electra (1962). She had a fine singing voice, on display in the 1968 recording Songs of Theodorakis. Papas won Best Actress awards at the Berlin International Film Festival for Antigone and from the National Board of Review for The Trojan Women. Her career awards include the Golden Arrow Award in 1993 at Hamptons International Film Festival, and the Golden Lion Award in 2009 at the Venice Biennale. Description above from the Wikipedia article Irene Papas, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Set in the 7th century, Imam Ali (1970) is a sweeping historical epic that chronicles the life, leadership, struggles and legacy of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib. The film follows his journey through the early days of Islam, his role as a courageous warrior and companion of the Prophet Muhammad, and his rise as a just Caliph. As political conflicts, betrayal and civil war threaten the Muslim community, Ali remains committed to justice, faith and principle. The story explores his relationships with his supporters and rivals, including Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan, Malik al-Ashtar, Ammar ibn Yasir, Maytham al-Tammar and other major historical figures. The film ultimately portrays the final years of Ali's life, his struggle for justice, and the events that lead to his martyrdom in Kufa.
