Landscape in the Mist

1988 [GREEK]

Action / Drama

21
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 90% · 14 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 90% · 1K ratings
IMDb Rating 7.9/10 10 10822 10.8K

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Plot summary

Two Greek children embark on a journey to search for their father, who supposedly lives in Germany.

Director

Theodoros Angelopoulos Photo
Theodoros Angelopoulos

Top cast

Ilias Logothetis Photo
Ilias Logothetis as Seagull
Vasilis Kolovos Photo
Vasilis Kolovos as Truck Driver
Giorgis Fotopoulos Photo
Giorgis Fotopoulos as Bridegroom
Socrates Alafouzos Photo
Socrates Alafouzos as Bike Buyer
720p.BluRay
1.12 GB
990*720
Greek 2.0
NR
Subtitles us   fr  
23.976 fps
2 hr 4 min
Seeds 16

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by jordondave-28085 7 / 10

Inquires a viewer's patience as it dwells on long pauses and long walks

(1988) Landscapes In The Mist/ Topio stin omihli (In Greek with English subtitles) DRAMA/ ART HOUSECo-produced, co-written and directed by Theodoros Angelopoulos which the tone that is similar Michelangelo Antonioni's "L'Avventura" but there's a lack of rhythm or flow in terms of the structure centering on a couple of children going on an odyssey in search of their real father they had never met. There are way too many pause shots of them standing around doing nothing walking along the highway which can be metaphorically confusing and can frustrate the average impatient viewer, and it is those scenes that makes this 124 minutes quite long to watch. I never liked this film as I initially saw it, but as a result of reading and hearing other peoples interpretations I have grown to accept it. This is the third of three films of Angelopoulos's 'Silent Trilogy', even though they still can be watched without the others being seen. The other two are "Voyage to Cythera" released in 1983 and then "The Beekeeper" released in 1986.
Reviewed by runamokprods 8 / 10

Another flawed masterwork from Angelopoulos

I seem to have the same reaction to each of Angelopoulos' films; flawed genius. But in each film, the flaws and what feels masterful is different. Mild spoilers ahead...In this story of a 12 year old girl and her younger brother on a fruitless journey for their non- existent father in Germany what works is the ultimate emotional impact of the piece (it left me in tears), and (as always) the sheer poetic power of some of Angelopoulos' images.On the other hand, a key supporting character (the youthful actor Oresteis) is thinly written and exists basically as an overly-convenient plot point. Some of the dialogue and ideas feel heavy handed, and some images are lifted from other director's films. And the references to his own earlier film 'The Traveling Players' are an interesting, brave style choice, but also a bit distracting and intellectual. The young girl's acting is mostly terrific, but the young boy feels fake at times, which doesn't help.There are scenes I'll never forget. Maybe the most disturbing (yet completely hidden) rape scene I've ever seen. But other scenes feel awkward or forced. This is the kind of film that may grow on revisiting, and I certainly plan to see it again.
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