The Weeping Meadow

2004 2h 49m EL

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 108

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Synopsis

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The story follows a family of refugees from the early twentieth century through to the Civil War. Through movements, separations, and reunions, personal lives intersect with Greece’s major historical transformations. Space and time are in constant flux, while the characters remain trapped in an unending search for a homeland.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alexandra Aidini
Eleni
Nikos Poursanidis
Alexis
Giorgos Armenis
Nikos
Vasilis Kolovos
Spyros
Eva Kotamanidou
Kassandra
Toula Stathopoulou
Woman in the Coffee House
Thalia Argyriou
Danai
Smaro Gaitanidou

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Theo Angelopoulos
Writers: Theo Angelopoulos, Giorgio Silvagni, Tonino Guerra
Languages: Greek
Countries: Greece, France, Germany, Italy

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RUNTIME

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Clocks in at 169 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: Greece, France, Germany, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Theo Angelopoulos, shot by Andreas Sinanos. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Eleni Karaindrou. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Giorgos Triandafyllou shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Alexandra Aidini and Nikos Poursanidis and Giorgos Armenis carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0366721 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Theo Angelopoulos directs. Andreas Sinanos behind the camera. Eleni Karaindrou scores. Giorgos Triandafyllou cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Greece, France, Germany, Italy. Dialogue in Greek.

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Things worth knowing

1Clocks in at 169 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
2Released 22 years ago.
3International production across 4 countries: Greece, France, Germany, Italy.
4Directed by Theo Angelopoulos, shot by Andreas Sinanos. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Eleni Karaindrou. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Giorgos Triandafyllou shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Alexandra Aidini and Nikos Poursanidis and Giorgos Armenis carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0366721 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.