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Echoes of the Past

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Told through flashbacks, an acclaimed writer recounts his childhood trauma during the Nazi invasion of Greece. A lawyer is assigned to handle a case on behalf of Germany and the two try to come to terms with a historical tragedy.
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Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 02/28/2022
2/5
It’s odd, amateurish and uneven. The subject, and indeed von Sydow, deserved better. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian 02/15/2022
2/5
[An] odd, stilted and contrived movie... Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film 03/04/2022
3/5
It is very much worth watching if you’re interested in the history of the period. It is another voice among many, swelling in sorrow yet already fading, drowned out by the relentless clamour of time. Go to Full Review David Parkinson Radio Times 02/24/2022
2/5
Those seeking a less provocative analysis should seek out Elias Yannakakis's documentary, Kalavryta: People and Shadows. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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12/09/2021 Was lucky enough to see this in the cinema and it was a great film and finally a film showing some Greek history that has nothing to do with Ancient Greece. An anti-war film at heart that switches between the present and the past. A real human film, with a great cast and beautiful photography and music. It can stand proudly next to foreign films and shows one of the darkest stories from WW2 in Greece. I found myself crying in the scenes on the hill. And Max Von Sydow's last film...what an actor. When he recounts what happened, it breaks your heart. Watch it if you can. See more 12/09/2021 Really powerful and important story! I was so moved watching it. The cinematography and directing are amazing. Great casting as well. Highly recommended! See more 12/09/2021 Amazing movie with very emotional and heartfelt cinematography. Incredible directing. Must watch to understand this moment in history. See more Read all reviews
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Nicholas Dimitropoulos

Director

Max von Sydow

Nikolas Andreou (Aged)

Astrid Roos

Caroline Martin

Danae Skiadi

Maria Andreou

Nikolas Papagiannis

Alexis Andreou

Martin Laer

Commandant Tenner (Young)
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Synopsis Told through flashbacks, an acclaimed writer recounts his childhood trauma during the Nazi invasion of Greece. A lawyer is assigned to handle a case on behalf of Germany and the two try to come to terms with a historical tragedy.
Director
Nicholas Dimitropoulos
Producer
Dimitrios Katsantonis, Stelios Cotionis
Screenwriter
Dimitrios Katsantonis
Production Co
Foss Productions, Greek Film Center, Cosmote TV, Hellenic Radio & Television (ERT)
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 1, 2021
Runtime
1h 39m
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