Filopoimin Finos

Born

1908-01-01

Died

1977-01-26

Birthplace

Kato Tithorea, Fthiotida, Greece

Biography

Filopimin Finos (Greek: Φιλοποίμην Φίνος; 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. He was one of the most important Greek film producers during the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. He has 175 films to his credit, many of which have become classics. Finos died in January 1977 after suffering cancer for seven years and he left no heir.