Eva Kotamanidou was a renowned Greek actress, born on March 16, 1936, in the charming neighborhood of Nea Filadelfeia. Her remarkable career in cinema commenced in 1975 with the iconic film "The Travelling Players" directed by Theodoros Angelopoulos, earning her critical acclaim at the Thessaloniki and Johannesburg Film Festivals.
Throughout her illustrious career, Kotamanidou had the privilege of collaborating with esteemed directors, including Theodoros Angelopoulos, in films such as "The Hunters" (1977),"Alexander the Great" (1980),"Landscape in the Mist" (1988),and "Ulysses' Gaze" (1995),as well as "The Weeping Meadow" (2004). Her impressive filmography also includes notable works like "The Gate" by Dimitris Makris (1978),"Rose" by Christoforos Christofis (1982),"The Blood of the Statues" by Tonis Lykouresis (1982),"The Happy Face of Leonora" by Dinos Mavroidis (1982),"The Last Bet" by Kostas Zyrini (1989),"Donoussa" by Angeliki Antoniou (1992),and "Zoi charisameni" by Patris Vivanko (1993).
Kotamanidou's outstanding performances in films like "Rosa" and "Zoi Harisameni" garnered her recognition at the Thessaloniki Film Festival. Athens, she became most well-known for her roles in "O Thiassos" (1975),"Topio stin omichli" (1988),and "Alexander the Great" (1980). Tragically, Kotamanidou passed away on November 26, 2020, at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most important Greek actresses of the big screen.
