Apricots in the Baskets (1992)
Poland, 1991. Two elderly political refugees, Demosthenes and Argyris, take the train from the coal mining region to the cemetery where the former's wife and the latter's mother are buried. Stuck in a cramped train carriage because of the rain, they begin to talk about their lives in exile. One has decided to return to his homeland, but the other seems hesitant. They speak candidly, revealing their sad loneliness and fears for the future, trying to share their feelings and their deepest pain.
Director: Takis Touliatos
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: November 6, 1992
Cast
- Franciszek Pieczka - Dimosthenis
- Bronisław Wrocławski - Argyris
- Henryk Bista
- Teresa Marczewska
- Eugeniusz Priwieziencew
Screenplay
Music: Alexios Kyriazis
Cinematography: Marian Czura
Editing: Lucyna Dąbrowska
Production: Eldoradofilm Berlin, Greek Film Centre, Hamburger Filmbüro
Country: Germany, Greece, Poland
Language: ελληνικά
Original Language: el
More Films by Director: Takis Touliatos
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Apricots in the Baskets about?
- Poland, 1991. Two elderly political refugees, Demosthenes and Argyris, take the train from the coal mining region to the cemetery where the former's wife and the latter's mother are buried. Stuck in a cramped train carriage because of the rain, they begin to talk about their lives in exile. One has decided to return to his homeland, but the other seems hesitant. They speak candidly, revealing their sad loneliness and fears for the future, trying to share their feelings and their deepest pain.
- Who directed Apricots in the Baskets?
- Apricots in the Baskets was directed by Takis Touliatos.
- Who stars in Apricots in the Baskets?
- Apricots in the Baskets stars Franciszek Pieczka, Bronisław Wrocławski, Henryk Bista, Teresa Marczewska, Eugeniusz Priwieziencew.
- How long is Apricots in the Baskets?
- Apricots in the Baskets has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Apricots in the Baskets?
- Apricots in the Baskets is a Drama film.
- Where was Apricots in the Baskets produced?
- Apricots in the Baskets was produced in Germany, Greece, Poland.