"The Travelling Players"

"The Travelling Players" is a Greek film directed by Theodoros Angelopoulos, released in 1975. It is a lengthy, poetic drama that explores Greece's turbulent history from 1939 to 1952 through the journey of a traveling theater troupe. The film uses a non-linear narrative, combining rehearsals, performances, and historical events to reflect on national identity, collective memory, and political upheaval. Its slow, deliberate pacing and symbolic imagery invite viewers to contemplate Greece’s social and political transformations during this tumultuous period, making it a profound meditation on history, art, and the passage of time.