The Young Will Live

Οι Νέοι Θέλουν να Ζήσουν

George and Effie, high school sweethearts from poor families, dream of becoming a teacher and a research physicist, respectively. Despite their teacher’s support, George fails his university exams and moves to Athens for work, finding only temporary construction jobs. Effie, pressured by her father’s financial struggles, agrees to marry a wealthy man to support her family, despite her love for George. Heartbroken by Effie’s marriage and facing unemployment, George decides to emigrate to Germany, ending their love story tragically.

Director

Nikos Tzimas

Screenplay

Nikos Tzimas

Status

Released

Release date

01/01/1965

Original language

Greek