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The Ogre of Athens: Directed by Nikos Koundouros. With Dinos Iliopoulos, Margarita Papageorgiou, Giannis Argyris, Thanasis Vengos. A peaceful, frightened little man is mistakenly identified as "the dragon", a notorious criminal at large.
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- Crime, Drama
- Nikos Koundouros
- 1956-03-05
6 Reviews. Hide Spoilers. Sort by: Filter by Rating: 10/10. Greece after the WWII. 1966nm 27 February 2004. This is the first Greek film of that "Artistic" nature, that years later would almost destroy the Greek cinema. But in the 50's it was a great novelty for the local production.
O Drákos (Greek: Ο Δράκος; English: The Ogre of Athens or The fiend of Athens), or simply The Dragon, is a 1956 Greek existential and satirical drama crime film, directed by Nikos Koundouros. It tells the story of Thomas, a mousey and dull bank clerk whose physical appearance leads him to be confused with a fierce and notorious criminal.
The Ogre of Athens is that rare film that feels odd while viewing (a blind marching band at night, a dancer sobbing beside her goldfish, homoerotic blood brother rituals to prepare for a heist, exaggerated acting by most involved) but leaves a lasting impact. By Michael Bayer.
Jun 12, 2023 · RAFIF’s review published on Letterboxd: The Ogre of Athens is praised for its realistic and gritty portrayal of postwar Athens, capturing the social and political landscape of the time. The film tackles themes of urban alienation, poverty, and the struggles of the working class.
The Ogre of Athens is praised for its realistic and gritty portrayal of postwar Athens, capturing the social and political landscape of the time. The film tackles themes of urban alienation, poverty, and the struggles of the working class.
The Ogre of Athens 1956 ★★★★★ Rewatched Aug 03 , 2023 Odysseas’s review published on Letterboxd:
