One of the greatest film-makers in film history(undoubtedly the greatest Greek director ever lived) in his most mature,funny,satirical film."Alimono stous neous"("God help the youth of today") is a timeless masterpiece.Sakellarios managed to fit a modern version of Faust in one of the most difficult periods of the Greek nation.A country that hasn't yet overcome from the wounds of dictatorship,World War 2,and civil war is trying to find its position in the modern world.Poverty,unemployment,the position of women,the political instability, are beautifully depicted by the social differences between the struggling youth for a better future of the Greek nation,and the old aristocracy:miserable and pathetic old men who mock at the poor,the students,the working class.This film combines the most talented Greek actor(Dimitris Horn in a marvelous performance as always)under the instructions of a true magician,with the beautiful and nostalgic songs of Manos Hatjidakis.Simply,one of the best films you have seen,or you will ever see in your life.
Review of Woe to the Young
