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Release Year2001
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageGreek
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes5
DirectorLakis Papastathis
WritersGiorgios Vizyinos, Marianna Koutalou, Elena Pega
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Only Journey of His Life
About The Only Journey of His Life
As Georgios Vizneyos, one of Greece's greatest authors, degenerates in an Athens mental asylum, the tale of another story-teller, his grandfather, begins to emerge through his mad ramblings. This lavish film recreates (through his own words) the writer's childhood life, rich with fantasy and legend. Apprenticed to a tailor, young Georgios' mind is filled with his grandfather fairy tales. He ponders the hill from which one can climb into the sky and waits each day for the chance to bring clothes to the princess and win her heart through song. But, just as reality begins to germinate doubt in his mind, Georgios is called home to his ailing grandfather, who will reveal one final, true story that may prove to be the most fantastic of all.
Directed by Lakis Papastathis, The Only Journey of His Life leans on a strong ensemble — Ilias Logothetis, Fragiski Moustaki, Lazaros Andreou — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2001.
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