Rotten
There are some visually striking and dramatically effective moments in this film about two children who leave home for Germany in search of their father, but the 126 minutes seemed to last forever.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Overview
Two Greek children embark on a journey to search for their father, who supposedly lives in Germany.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
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71%
Tomatometer
Fresh
If the overall tone is bleak in its portayal of betrayals, loneliness and disillusionment, Angelopoulos' assured control of mood, Giorgos Arvanitis' superb camerawork, and the kids' glowing performances provide ample pleasures.
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Fresh
There are sights in the film that once seen cannot be forgotten.
Stephen Holden, New York Times
Rotten
To say that the Greek filmmaker Theo Angelopoulos is a movie poet doesn't mean that the poetry isn't patience-trying or mediocre.
Hal Hinson, Washington Post
Fresh
Angelopoulos observes this youthful epic with seasoned restraint.
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
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