Smyrna, My Beloved

Smyrna, my Beloved (Greek: Σμύρνη μου αγαπημένη) is a 2021 Greek historical epic film directed by Grigoris Karantinakis about the burning of Smyrna (today's Izmir, Turkey) by the Turkish army in September 1922.

[1] The film stars Mimi Denisi, Burak Hakki, Rupert Graves and Susan Hampshire.

[1] The film screened at Redstone Theatre through Museum of the Moving Image in May 2022.

[3] A review in The National Herald said, "The film is also a lesson about showing compassion to others in their times of need.

"[1] Athens Insider referred to the film as "a poignant tale of loss and belonging".