Director: Eva Nathena
Murderess is a 2023 Greek-language drama directed by Eva Nathena, adapted from a landmark novella of modern Greek literature and set on a remote Aegean island at the dawn of the twentieth century.
What is Murderess about?
The film centers on Hadoula, an aging widow who has spent her whole life inside a small island community bound by rigid custom and hardship. Shaped by the generations of women before her, she has absorbed the expectation that a woman's part is to endure. Watching the poverty, the narrow prospects, and the inherited burdens that await the island's newborn girls, her private grief hardens into a quiet and disturbing resolve. Her choices set her at odds with the community and with the law, and she leaves her home for the surrounding hills and shoreline, seeking shelter in the natural landscape. The narrative follows the pursuit that comes after and the weight of inherited trauma she cannot outrun, moving toward a somber conclusion. Running roughly ninety-six minutes, it unfolds as a period piece rooted in the folklore and social order of rural Greece.
Cast & crew
The film rests on a largely female ensemble, with the central figure of Hadoula anchoring nearly every scene. The supporting roles — island women, children, and local figures of authority — are performed by a Greek cast, and the dialogue is delivered in Greek. On K-Time the title is offered with both a Persian dub and Persian subtitles.
Context & significance
Murderess is based on the novella of the same name by Alexandros Papadiamantis, first published in 1903 and long regarded as a cornerstone of modern Greek prose. The source text is set among the poor island communities of the Aegean and looks at the pressures placed on women within a strictly patriarchal, custom-bound society of that era. Working from this material, director Eva Nathena presents the island setting, its religious observances, and its social hierarchies as historical background. The film was released in 2023 and reached international audiences through festival and streaming distribution. It holds an IMDb rating of around 7.4.
Where & how to watch
Murderess can be streamed on K-Time with a free account login, while the page you are reading is open to everyone without signing in. K-Time is a Persian-focused streaming service built for the Iranian diaspora, with a Farsi interface and Farsi-language support throughout. This title is provided with both a Persian dub and Persian subtitles, so viewers can pick the presentation that suits them. Once you are logged in, the film appears in the drama catalog alongside other international titles.