The Only Journey of His Life

A slow, lyrical plunge into memory and madness, where fairy tales and regret blur into a haunting, tender elegy.

Directed by

Lakis Papastathis

Genres

Drama

Starring

Ilias Logothetis, Fragiski Moustaki, Lazaros Andreou

Overview

As Georgios Vizneyos, one of Greece's greatest authors, degenerates in an Athens mental asylum, the tale of another story-teller, his grandfather, begins to emerge through his mad ramblings. This lavish film recreates (through his own words) the writer's childhood life, rich with fantasy and legend. Apprenticed to a tailor, young Georgios' mind is filled with his grandfather fairy tales. He ponders the hill from which one can climb into the sky and waits each day for the chance to bring clothes to the princess and win her heart through song. But, just as reality begins to germinate doubt in his mind, Georgios is called home to his ailing grandfather, who will reveal one final, true story that may prove to be the most fantastic of all.

How it feels

Melancholic, eerie, warm and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Memory, madness, family, identity

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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