The Idlers of the Fertile Valley

A drowsy, sunlit chamber piece that drifts like its idle characters, rewarding patience with quiet allegorical weight.

Directed by

Nikos Panayotopoulos

Genres

Drama

Starring

Olga Karlatos, George Dialegmenos, Dimitris Poulikakos

Overview

A wealthy member of the upper classes and his three sons withdraw to a country villa where they spend their days in complete idleness, having everything done for them by their young and beautiful maid. They surrender to the pleasure of sleep, while idleness permeates the tiny world of these living dead, with the exception of the woman who is the sole representative of positive values, will-power and action. Finally, the youngest son will try to break free.

How it feels

Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Class, isolation, family, gender

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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