The 1950s and early 1960s are considered by many as the Golden age of Greek cinema. Directors and actors of this era were recognized as important historical figures in Greece and some gained international acclaim: Mihalis Kakogiannis, Alekos Sakellarios, Melina Mercouri, Nikos Tsiforos, Iakovos Kambanelis, Katina Paxinou, Nikos Koundouros, Ellie Lambeti, Irene Papas, etc. More than sixty films per year were made, with the majority having film noir elements. Notable films were "The Counterfeit Coin" ("Η κάλπικη λίρα", 1955, directed by Giorgos Tzavellas), "Bitter Bread" ("Πικρό Ψωμί", 1951, directed by Grigoris Grigoriou), "The Ogre of Athens" ("O Drakos", 1956, directed by Nikos Koundouros), "Stella" (1955, directed by Cacoyannis and written by Kampanellis). Cacoyannis also directed "Zorba the Greek" with Anthony Quinn which received Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Film nominations. Finos Film also contributed to this period with movies such as "Λατέρνα, Φτώχεια και Φιλότιμο", "The Auntie from Chicago" ("Η Θεία από το Σικάγο"), "Maiden's Cheek" ("Το ξύλο βγήκε από τον Παράδεισο"), and many more. During the 1970s and 1980s Theo Angelopoulos directed a series of notable and appreciated movies. His film "Eternity and a Day" won the Palme d'Or and the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival.