Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Production Genesis
Joachim von Vietinghoff funds and initiates the German-Greek co-production.
Key Events
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Film Conception — Joachim von Vietinghoff initiates production of the comedy film.
Location: Greece and Germany
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Script Development — Nikos Perakis drafts the original script in German and Greek.
Location: Writing Studio
Creative Drafting
Nikos Perakis writes the bilingual script while Nikos Mamangakis develops the score.
Key Events
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Musical Composition — Nikos Mamangakis composes the original film score.
Location: Recording Studio
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Cast Assembly — Mario Adorf, Veruschka von Lehndorff, and supporting actors are selected.
Location: Audition Rooms
Cinematic Execution
Dietrich Lohmann handles cinematography and Siegrun Jäger manages the editing process.
Key Events
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Principal Photography — Dietrich Lohmann captures the visual footage for the production.
Location: Film Set
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Post-Production Editing — Siegrun Jäger assembles and refines the final cut.
Location: Editing Suite
Public Debut
The finalized 103-minute comedy is released to theaters in 1979.
Key Events
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Runtime Finalization — The completed film is locked at 103 minutes duration.
Location: Distribution Office
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Theatrical Release — The comedy premieres to audiences in 1979.
Location: Cinemas
Set in the greek island Milos, this action comedy follows a group of people searching for the actual Venus de Milo