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Mood:
- SentimentalCaptivatingEmotionalSincereTouchingExcitingBittersweet
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Plot:
- BuddiesOdd CoupleSelf DiscoveryCouple RelationsFriendshipCulture ClashLifestyleMind and Soul more...
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Genres:
- DramaMelodramaRomanceForeign
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Time/Period:
- 20th Century60s
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Place:
- EuropeGreeceIslandVillage
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- Award WinnerCritically AcclaimedEssentialPrestigious AwardsOscar Winner
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Humor:
- Irreverent Humor
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Based on:
- Based on Book
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- SeriousRealisticSlow
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Score:
- World
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Look:
- B&W
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Zorba the Greek, 1964
English, Greek
USA, UK, Greece
Profile of Zorba the Greek
Zorba the Greek can be described as sentimental, captivating, and bittersweet. The plot revolves around an odd couple, culture clash, and self discovery. Its comic aspect comes from irreverent humor. Zorba the Greek's main genres are drama, foreign, and romance. In terms of style, it is a melodrama. In approach, it is serious and realistic. Zorba the Greek is slow paced. It is set, at least in part, on an island and in a village. It is located in Greece. Zorba the Greek takes place in the 1960s. Visually, it is black and white. The soundtrack is world music. Zorba the Greek is based on a book. The movie has received attention for being essential viewing, an award winner, and critically acclaimed.
Summary of Zorba the Greek
Basil, a young English writer of Greek ancestry, meets an older, free-spirited Greek peasant named Zorba (Anthony Quinn) on the island of Crete. While Zorba pursues a relationship with Madame Hortense, an aging French courtesan, the inhibited Basil summons up the courage to court a young widow. The young, unhappy Englishman finds himself learning valuable life lessons from Zorba, the earthy peasant who has a zeal for everything he does. Nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (Quinn) and winner of three, including Best Supporting Actress (Lila Kedrova).
Details
| Language: | English, Greek |
| Country: | USA, UK, Greece |
| Release date: | 17 December 1964 |
| Runtime: | 142 min |
| Awards: | Academy Awards |
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as Alexis Zorba
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