What Did You Do in the War, Thanassi?
Watch TrailerA wild tale of mistaken identity set during the Nazi occupation of Greece and starring the great Thanasis Vengos. Thanasis is called upon, during the Occupation, to testify at the trial of a tavern owner accused of serving cat meat to his customers. He too is accused of perjury and imprisoned with some resistance fighters. The resistance fighters escape, but Thanasis remains in his cell. He is accused of being Ivan, the notorious ringleader of certain revolutionaries.
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| Original Title | Τι έκανες στο πόλεμο Θανάση |
| Year | 1971 |
| Country | Greece |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy, History |
| Director | Dinos Katsouridis |
| Runtime | 85 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (13 votes) |
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The film constructs a grotesque comedy upon the foundation of historical tragedy, using bureaucratic absurdity and mistaken identity as a potent metaphor. It relies on Vengos' immense charisma to explore how an ordinary man becomes a pawn in the games of greater powers.
What lingers after the final frame is the unique blend of folk humor and bitter irony, where laughter echoes against the grim backdrop of occupation. It's a poignant, absurdist tale of dignity. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Dinos Katsouridis
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Best enjoyed with friends, appreciating its folk humor and historical backdrop.
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