Alexander the Great

Theodoros Angelopoulos19803h 30mHistory, Drama

Why we chose it

A searing critique of our collective and individual need to create heroes, only to dismantle them, rich in symbolism drawn from both ancient and modern Greek history, and a film that could just as easily have been made in 1960 as be arriving from 2060.

Synopsis

At the dawn of the twentieth century, a popular bandit known as “Megalexandros” escapes from prison, kidnaps British diplomats, and holds them hostage in his village, demanding amnesty and the return of land to the villagers.

Information

Director
Cast
Also known as
O Megalexandros
Production year
1980
Decade
1980s
Duration
3h 30m
Festivals & Awards
Language
Greek, Italian, English
Country
Greece, Italy, Germany
Subtitles
Greek, English
Age rating
12+

Venice Film Festival

Special Golden Lion

1980

Venice Film Festival

FIPRESCI Prize

1980

Venice Film Festival

Cinema Nuovo Prize

1980

What others say

4.3
43 reviews

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