If you don't know Greek history from World War II to the 1950s and can withstand the nearly 4 hours and frustrating time shifts then this might be a film you enjoy. I did not.
Using a group of travelling actors and a play they perform across the country and the years this is film that keeps its distance from any emotional engagement with very long takes, almost always in wide shots. Occasionally characters talk to the audience directly to detail what has happened. There are revolutionary movements, musera, and rape, but these are presented in a distant and cold fashion and it's hard to get involved or care about any specific characters.
Considered a masterpiece and on the lust of 1001 movies to see before you die, you'll have to "gird your loins" to last the distance.
Using a group of travelling actors and a play they perform across the country and the years this is film that keeps its distance from any emotional engagement with very long takes, almost always in wide shots. Occasionally characters talk to the audience directly to detail what has happened. There are revolutionary movements, musera, and rape, but these are presented in a distant and cold fashion and it's hard to get involved or care about any specific characters.
Considered a masterpiece and on the lust of 1001 movies to see before you die, you'll have to "gird your loins" to last the distance.