R 2024 ‧ Action/Thriller ‧ 1h 45m

The Beekeeper is a 1986 Swiss drama film directed by Theo Angelopoulos. The film follows the story of a beekeeper named Spyros who, after the death of his wife, decides to take his bees and drive through Greece in search of a quiet place to set up his hives. Along the way, he encounters various characters and landscapes, reflecting on his past and the changing world around him.

The film explores themes of loss, solitude, and the passage of time, as Spyros grapples with his grief and the complexities of human relationships. Through stunning cinematography and sparse dialogue, “The Beekeeper” offers a meditative and poetic journey through the Greek countryside, highlighting the beauty of nature and the resilience of the human spirit.

“The Beekeeper” received critical acclaim for its visual style, atmospheric storytelling, and the performance of its lead actor, Marcello Mastroianni, who portrays Spyros with a quiet dignity and introspective depth. The film is considered one of Angelopoulos’s masterpieces and is celebrated for its profound exploration of the human condition

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