Journey from Greece movie poster

Journey from Greece

August 9, 2017 1h 37m 6.2/10 (53 votes)

Originally released in 2017. Journey from Greece is a drama/music film. directed by Tony Gatlif.

Starring Daphné Patakia, Maryne Cayon, and Simon Abkarian

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 9, 2017 8 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (53 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France + 2 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Pyramide Productions
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
  • Blonde Audiovisual Productions
  • Guverte Film
  • Princes Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Journey from Greece about?

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 Avri...

Who directed Journey from Greece?

Journey from Greece was directed by Tony Gatlif.

How long is Journey from Greece?

Journey from Greece has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was Journey from Greece released?

Journey from Greece was released on August 9, 2017 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Journey from Greece?

The main cast of Journey from Greece includes Daphné Patakia, Maryne Cayon, Simon Abkarian, Kimon Kouris, Yannis Bostantzoglou.