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Greek film producer
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Philopemen Finos
Born1 September 1908
Kato Tithorea, Amfikleia-Elateia, Modern Lokrida
DiedJanuary 26, 1977(1977-01-26) (aged 68)
Athens
Occupation(s)Film director, actor
Years active1939–1977
SpouseLinda Finou (1939–1977)

Philopemen Finos (Greek: Φιλοποίμην Φίνος; 1 September 1908– January 26, 1977) was a Greek film producer of 186 films and the founder of Finos Film, whose first film was in 1939. He built the first sound recording device in Greece, and shot the first colour film with stereo sound. Finos died in January 1977 after suffering cancer for seven years and he left no heir.

Selected filmography

Tributes

On 1 September 2008, Google celebrated Filopimin Finos' birthday with a doodle.

References

  1. "1 September: Remembering Filopimin Finos on Birthday". Observer Voice. 2023-08-30. Retrieved 2023-08-30.


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