The Weeping Meadow
Originally released in 2004. The Weeping Meadow is a drama/history film. directed by Theo Angelopoulos. With a runtime of 2h 49m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Alexandra Aidini, Nikos Poursanidis, and Giorgos Armenis
Synopsis
The first part of an incomplete trilogy telling the story of the greek people. The film begins in 1919, with Greek immigrants from Odessa arriving near Thessaloniki. Led by the charismatic Spyros, they establish a new settlement in the delta of a river. The youngest of the settlers are Spyros' son Alexis and an orphan from Odessa, Eleni. A strong, almost incestuous affection develops between the teenagers, resulting in twins who are given to a foster family. Also standing in the way of love is Spyros, determined to take his foster daughter as his wife. The lovers then decide to flee the village, persecuted by their father, leading a life of exile. As Alexis joins a group of musicians planning to go to the United States, Eleni regains custody of the twins. Angelopoulos, as in previous films, looks at the sacrifice of civilians confronted by the workers' demonstrations of 1935, the rule of Metaxas' fascist junta and forced emigration to America, and finally the civil war of 1944-1949.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
2h 49m
169 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (101 votes)
Box Office
$64.4K
Worldwide gross
Language
EL
Original language
Country
Greece
+ 3 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EL
- Revenue
- $64,424
Production Companies
- Theo Angelopoulos Films
- Greek Film Centre
- ERT
- Attica Art Productions
- Bac Films
- Intermédias
- ARTE France Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Weeping Meadow about?
The first part of an incomplete trilogy telling the story of the greek people. The film begins in 1919, with Greek immigrants from Odessa arriving near Thessaloniki. Led by the charismatic Spyros, ...
Who directed The Weeping Meadow?
The Weeping Meadow was directed by Theo Angelopoulos.
How long is The Weeping Meadow?
The Weeping Meadow has a runtime of 2 hours and 49 minutes (169 minutes total).
When was The Weeping Meadow released?
The Weeping Meadow was released on February 20, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Weeping Meadow?
The main cast of The Weeping Meadow includes Alexandra Aidini, Nikos Poursanidis, Giorgos Armenis, Vasilis Kolovos, Eva Kotamanidou.
Is The Weeping Meadow worth watching?
The Weeping Meadow has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 101 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.