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The Travelling Players

1975, Movie, 3h 43min

This expansive Greek drama follows a troupe of theater actors as they perform around their country during World War II. While the production that they put on is entitled "Golfo the Shepherdess," the thespians end up echoing scenes from classic Greek tales in their own lives, as Elektra plots revenge on her mother for the death of her father, and seeks help from her brother, Orestes, a young anti-fascist rebel.

Country: Greece

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Critic William Thomas

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A gentle tribute to the unchanging nature of the Greek soul in the midst of turmoil...

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"The Travelling Players" is a powerful and poignant drama that follows a troupe of actors as they tour through Greece during World War II. As they perform their play, "Golfo the Shepherdess," the actors' lives begin to mirror the classic Greek tales they are portraying, with themes of love, betrayal, and revenge playing out both on and off stage. Against the backdrop of war and political turmoil, the players must confront their own personal demons and struggles, all while continuing to perform and resist the oppressive forces that threaten their livelihoods and their very lives. A sweeping epic that explores the human condition in all its beauty and complexity, "The Travelling Players" is a masterpiece of Greek cinema that will leave audiences moved and inspired.

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