The Travelling Players

Why we chose it

The second part of the Trilogy of History is not only the most emblematic film in Angelopoulos’ filmography, but also one of the greatest achievements in the history of world cinema. A radical synthesis of history and myth and, above all, a profoundly stirring cinematic experience.

Synopsis

A traveling theatre troupe tours the Greek countryside from 1939 to the early 1950s, staging Golfo. As the years pass, its members endure persecution, betrayal, executions, and exile. Their personal stories become entangled with the country’s major historical events, in a seemingly endless cycle of violence and loss.

Information

Cast
Also known as
O Thiasos
Production year
1975
Decade
1970s
Duration
3h 50m
Festivals & Awards
Language
Greek, English, German
Country
Greece
Subtitles
Greek, English
Age rating
15+

Cannes Film Festival

FIPRESCI Prize - Directors' Fortnight

1975

Berlin International Film Festival

Interfilm Award - Forum of New Cinema

1975

Taormina Film Festival

Special Prize

1975

What others say

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