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Petros Markaris

Known For
Writing
Born
January 1, 1937 in Istanbul, Turkey
Active Years
1972–2016 (45 Years)
Total Credits
18 credits in database
Writing Born Jan 1, 1937 Istanbul, Turkey 18 credits
18
Total Credits
1972–2016
45 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Petros Markaris is a Greek writer. He was born in Istanbul and studied economics. Since 1976, Markaris has worked as a freelance writer. He has written a series of detective novels featuring a policeman named Haritos, which have been published in fourteen languages. Markaris has collaborated on film scripts with Theodoros Angelopoulos. He has also translated the works of various authors into Greek, including Bertolt Brecht, Wedekind, Schnitzler, and Goethe's Faust.

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Career timeline

Istanbul Story · Story Supervisor
Patision blues, el mirall de la crisi grega
The Dust of Time · Writer
Murder at Agora
The Weeping Meadow · Writer
Watch Out! Red Light · WriterWaiting for the Clouds · Writer
Eternity and a DayEternity and a Day · ScreenplayNykterino deltio · Creator
Ulysses' Gaze · Co-Writer
Ανατομία ενός εγκλήματος · Creator
The Suspended Step of the Stork · Writer
Lovers Beyond Time · Writer
The Bleeding Statues · Writer
Alexander the Great · Writer
Days of '36Days of '36 · Writer

Full Filmography

18 titles
  • Istanbul Story (2016) Story Supervisor
  • Patision blues, el mirall de la crisi grega (2013) as Self
  • The Dust of Time (2008) Writer
  • Murder at Agora (2007) as Self (uncredited)
  • The Weeping Meadow (2004) Writer
  • Watch Out! Red Light (2003) Writer
  • Waiting for the Clouds (2003) Writer
  • Eternity and a Day (1998)
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  • Eternity and a Day (1998) Screenplay
  • Nykterino deltio (1998) Creator
  • Ulysses' Gaze (1995) Co-Writer
  • Ανατομία ενός εγκλήματος (1992) Creator
  • The Suspended Step of the Stork (1991) Writer
  • Lovers Beyond Time (1990) Writer
  • The Bleeding Statues (1982) Writer
  • Alexander the Great (1980) Writer
  • Days of '36 (1972) as Murdered Trade Unionist
  • Days of '36 (1972) Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Petros Markaris best known for?

Petros Markaris is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Weeping Meadow (2004), Eternity and a Day (1998), Eternity and a Day (1998), Ulysses' Gaze (1995).

When and where was Petros Markaris born?

Petros Markaris was born on January 1, 1937 in Istanbul, Turkey.

How many credits does Petros Markaris have?

Petros Markaris has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2016.

What is Petros Markaris's background in cinema and television?

Petros Markaris is a Greek writer. He was born in Istanbul and studied economics. Since 1976, Markaris has worked as a freelance writer. He has written a series of detective novels featuring a policeman named Haritos, which have been published in fourteen languages. Markaris has collaborated on film scripts with Theodo...

Petros Markaris by the numbers

18credits
16films
2TV series
1972–2016active years

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