The Beekeeper (1986)
Following the wedding of his daughter, stone-faced beekeeper Spyros makes an annual journey from the north of Greece to the south, traveling along with his hives. En route, he meets an erratic, young female drifter, with whom he strikes up an unusual, self-destructive relationship.
Director: Theo Angelopoulos
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: October 23, 1986
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Cast
- Marcello Mastroianni - Spyros
- Nadia Mourouzi - The Girl
- Serge Reggiani - Sick Man
- Jenny Roussea - Anna
- Dinos Iliopoulos - Spyros' Friend
- Vasia Panagopoulou - Spyros' Youngest Daughter
- Iakovos Panotas - Mihalis
- Stamatis Gardelis
- Mihalis Giannatos
- Karyofyllia Karabeti - Spyros' Eldest Daughter
Screenplay
- Theo Angelopoulos (Screenplay)
- Dimitris Nollas (Screenplay)
- Tonino Guerra (Screenplay)
Music: Eleni Karaindrou
Cinematography: Giorgos Arvanitis
Editing: Takis Giannopoulos
Production: International Cinema Company (ICC), Theo Angelopoulos Films, ERT, MK2 Films, Greek Film Centre, Rai 3
Country: France, Greece, Italy
Language: Français, ελληνικά
Original Language: el
Themes
Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Profound Sadness and Tears
Keywords
suicide, greece, melancholy, beehive, retirement, nostalgia, wedding, hitchhiking, husband wife estrangement, road movie
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Beekeeper about?
- Following the wedding of his daughter, stone-faced beekeeper Spyros makes an annual journey from the north of Greece to the south, traveling along with his hives. En route, he meets an erratic, young female drifter, with whom he strikes up an unusual, self-destructive relationship.
- Who directed The Beekeeper?
- The Beekeeper was directed by Theo Angelopoulos.
- Who stars in The Beekeeper?
- The Beekeeper stars Marcello Mastroianni, Nadia Mourouzi, Serge Reggiani, Jenny Roussea, Dinos Iliopoulos, Vasia Panagopoulou.
- How long is The Beekeeper?
- The Beekeeper has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is The Beekeeper?
- The Beekeeper is a Drama film.
- Where was The Beekeeper produced?
- The Beekeeper was produced in France, Greece, Italy.
- What are the themes of The Beekeeper?
- The themes of The Beekeeper include: Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Profound Sadness and Tears.