Journey from Greece

2017 1h 37m FR

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 55

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Synopsis

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Djam, a young Greek woman, is sent to Istanbul by her uncle Kakourgos, a former sailor with a passion for Rebetiko, to find a rare part that will repair their boat. In Istanbul, she encounters Avril, a nineteen-year-old French girl, alone and without any money, who came to Turkey as a voluntary worker with refugees. Djam, generous, cheeky, unpredictable, and free-spirited, takes Avril under her wing on the way to Mytilene. A journey filled with encounters, music, sharing, and hope.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Daphné Patakia
Djam
Maryne Cayon
Avril
Simon Abkarian
Kakourgos
Kimon Kouris
Pano
Yannis Bostantzoglou
Le père
Solon Lekkas
Solon
Eleftheria Komi
Maria
Seray Yalçin
Musicienne gare Grèce

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tony Gatlif
Writers: Tony Gatlif
Languages: English, French, Greek, Turkish
Countries: France, Greece, Turkey

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, French, Greek, Turkish.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: France, Greece, Turkey.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tony Gatlif, shot by Patrick Ghiringhelli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Daphné Patakia and Maryne Cayon and Simon Abkarian carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6814914 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tony Gatlif directs. Patrick Ghiringhelli behind the camera. Monique Dartonne cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Greece, Turkey. Dialogue in English, French, Greek, Turkish.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, French, Greek, Turkish.
3International production across 3 countries: France, Greece, Turkey.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Tony Gatlif, shot by Patrick Ghiringhelli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Monique Dartonne shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Daphné Patakia and Maryne Cayon and Simon Abkarian carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt6814914 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 55 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.