The Trip to Greece (2015)

The Trip to Greece (2015) poster

18 seniors living in retirement homes get the chance to go on a holiday to Greece. In addition to old age, many suffer from diseases such as dementia, cancer and permanent lung disease, but with the help of their companions and Dimitrios "Tackis" Sahpekidis, they get to realize their dreams. In Greece, they are allowed to eat melon on the beach, dance the zorba, drink retzina on the balcony until late at night and swim in the Mediterranean. The motto is that there are no obstacles and that life should be lived all out, until the end.

Director: Eva Löfroth, Ulric Bellman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Tomas Olsson, Benjamin J. Sollner
Editing: Olle Sjölund
Production: SVT
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv

Keywords

dreams, retirement, existentialism

More Films by Director: Eva Löfroth, Ulric Bellman
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Trip to Greece about?
18 seniors living in retirement homes get the chance to go on a holiday to Greece. In addition to old age, many suffer from diseases such as dementia, cancer and permanent lung disease, but with the help of their companions and Dimitrios "Tackis" Sahpekidis, they get to realize their dreams. In Greece, they are allowed to eat melon on the beach, dance the zorba, drink retzina on the balcony until late at night and swim in the Mediterranean. The motto is that there are no obstacles and that life should be lived all out, until the end.
Who directed The Trip to Greece?
The Trip to Greece was directed by Eva Löfroth, Ulric Bellman.
Who stars in The Trip to Greece?
The Trip to Greece stars Dimitrios "Tackis" Sahpekidis.
How long is The Trip to Greece?
The Trip to Greece has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is The Trip to Greece?
The Trip to Greece is a Documentary film.