Echoes of the Past

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Echoes of the Past

2021

1h 39m

History

Drama

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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

Times (UK)

It’s odd, amateurish and uneven. The subject, and indeed von Sydow, deserved better.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 28, 2022

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

[An] odd, stilted and contrived movie...

Rated: 2/5

Feb 15, 2022

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

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.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 4, 2022

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David Parkinson

Radio Times

Those seeking a less provocative analysis should seek out Elias Yannakakis's documentary, Kalavryta: People and Shadows.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 24, 2022

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Sofia R

This is a movie about the Kalavryta Holocaust worth seeing, particularly as there are no other films made about the crimes committed by the Germans against Greeks during the WWII. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/17/23

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Vassiliki A

A very well-done movie showing a glimpse of what the Greeks suffered under the Nazi occupation...And Germany still has not paid reparations to Greece or the so called "occupation loan".

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/17/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

Really powerful and important story! I was so moved watching it. The cinematography and directing are amazing. Great casting as well. Highly recommended!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

Amazing movie with very emotional and heartfelt cinematography. Incredible directing. Must watch to understand this moment in history.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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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: Greek Film Center, Foss Productions, Hellenic Radio & Television (ERT), Cosmote TV
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 1, 2021
Runtime: 1h 39m

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