The Trip (1962)

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This film is a social comment of the times, exploring issues that centre around relationships and what was allowed and what was not allowed at the time (early 60s) in Greece. There are sub-plots also, mainly relating to the life of the poor city dwellers, social injustice and seeming double standards. Aliki Vougiouklaki is a poor young girl dreaming of a better life and the "handsome prince on a white stallion" who will deliver her from her miserable existence. She meets and falls in love with a young man (Nikos Kourkoulos) who also falls in love with her, but things are not as simple as they first seem. His past comes to haunt them with tragic consequences. Vassilis Diamantopoulos is excellent as the half-crazed old captain whose life strangely echoes that of young Aliki.

Director: Dinos Dimopoulos
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 84 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Stavros Xarhakos
Cinematography: Aristeidis Karydis-Fuchs
Production: Finos Film
Country: Greece
Language: ελληνικά
Original Language: el
More Films by Director: Dinos Dimopoulos
More Films in Genre: Romance, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Trip about?
This film is a social comment of the times, exploring issues that centre around relationships and what was allowed and what was not allowed at the time (early 60s) in Greece. There are sub-plots also, mainly relating to the life of the poor city dwellers, social injustice and seeming double standards. Aliki Vougiouklaki is a poor young girl dreaming of a better life and the "handsome prince on a white stallion" who will deliver her from her miserable existence. She meets and falls in love with a young man (Nikos Kourkoulos) who also falls in love with her, but things are not as simple as they first seem. His past comes to haunt them with tragic consequences. Vassilis Diamantopoulos is excellent as the half-crazed old captain whose life strangely echoes that of young Aliki.
Who directed The Trip?
The Trip was directed by Dinos Dimopoulos.
Who stars in The Trip?
The Trip stars Aliki Vougiouklaki, Nikos Kourkoulos, Vasilis Diamantopoulos, Eleni Zafeiriou, Margarita Labrinou, Lili Papayanni.
How long is The Trip?
The Trip has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is The Trip?
The Trip is a Romance, Drama film.
Where was The Trip produced?
The Trip was produced in Greece.