Biography
Yiannis Ritsos (Greek: Γιάννης Ρίτσος; 1 May 1909 – 11 November 1990) was a Greek poet and communist and an active member of the Greek Resistance during World War II. While he disliked being regarded as a political poet, he has been called "the great poet of the Greek left".
Filmography
all 3
Movies 3
Writer 1
self 1
Poem / Original Story

Ballad of the Lost Moonlight (2002)
Movie
Information
Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1909-05-01
Deathday
1990-10-11 (81 years old)
Birth Name
Γιάννης Ρίτσος
Birth Place
Monemvasia, Greece
Children
Eri Ritsos
Relatives
Despina Glezou
Citizenships
Greece
Also Known As
Giannis Ritsos
Awards
Order of Friendship of Peoples, Lenin Peace Prize, Golden Wreath
This article uses material from Wikipedia.
Last updated:
-
Yiannis Ritsos
- Filmography
- Information