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Writers:
Albert Cossery (novel)
Nikos Panayotopoulos (writer)
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Genre:
Comedy | Drama more
Awards:
4 wins more
User Comments:
La Grande bouffe (1973) meets El Ángel exterminator (1962) in Greek style! more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Idlers of the Fertile Valley (International: English title)
The Slothful Ones of the Fertile Valley (International: English title)
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Runtime:
118 min
Country:
Greece
Language:
Greek
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Sound Mix:
Mono

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Soundtrack:
Symphony No. 1 more

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La Grande bouffe (1973) meets El Ángel exterminator (1962) in Greek style!, 22 September 2003
Author: KGB-Greece-Patras from Greece

OK, this is one great film. (surprisingly, its Greek!)

I am bit confused about what to write about this one. I strongly believe that 'art' should be comprehensible by anyone - I am not sure this can be. The director, definitely having been inspired by the surrealist touch of 'Angel exterminator' and decadent atmosphere of 'La grande bouffe', and maybe more similar films that I haven't seen, managed to create an original film filled with ingrowing humour, thick atmosphere of decadence and a strong dose realism. But I think I was able to 'get' this because I had previously seen and enjoyed the two pre-mentioned European gems. I am not sure though...

Whatever the case, this wouldn't be appreciated by many: it's a slow, dark, and with little dialogue film. No need to say this isn't your typical Hollywood fare. But those who are after of 'arty' European films of the same era with their power lying into simple but solid context and realism, then YOU OUGHT to see this one. It's one not to miss, an unknown gem.

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