Thanasis in the land of the cuff
The movie is about dictatorships in Greece – first, the Metaxas regime (1936-1940), and then the Colonels’ Junta (1967-74). In Part One, the Metaxas regime is depicted as a circus, where Thanasis (Thanasis Vengos) is a clown trying to conceal a young colleague’s subversive action. In Part Two, we see Thanasis suffer because of his honesty and kindness, in a country where the system’s irrationality is clearly evident.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Ο Θανάσης στη Χώρα της Σφαλιάρας |
| Year | 1976 |
| Country | Greece |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Dinos Katsouridis |
| Runtime | 88 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes) |
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Thanasis in the land of the cuff has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1976. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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