Which Way to the Septic Tank?
A conscientious tanker driver, Thanasis Papathanasis, works hard to help his sister Afroditi study medicine. He believes that in this way he will be able to marry her off so that then he can finally marry Eleni, whom he has loved for years. His efforts, however, are all in vain, as he is constantly confronted with a corrupt establishment and political situation that generate all the prevailing misfortunes: personal, social and national.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Από Που Πάνε Για Τη Χαβούζα |
| Year | 1978 |
| Country | Greece |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Director | Thodoros Maragos |
| Runtime | 94 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.7/10 (11 votes) |
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The film constructs its story on the clash between the protagonist's earnest idealism and the grim reality of 1970s Greek society. It explores how personal dreams are shattered by systemic machinations, relying on comedic situations to underscore the absurdity of the everyday struggle.
What lingers after the viewing is a poignant blend of laughter and social commentary, where every small victory is undercut by a larger defeat. The film leaves a bittersweet aftertaste of futility in the face of entrenched corruption. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Thodoros Maragos
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With a strong coffee, among friends ready to debate the eternal clash of the individual and the system.
🎭 Cast
Thanasis Veggos
Thanasis Papathanasis
Anna Vagena
Afroditi Papathanasi
Alekos Livaditis
George Papathanasis
Anna Matzourani
Eleni
Takis Miliadis
Epameinondas Dravalos
Antonis Papadopoulos
Polydoros
Giorgos Kotanidis
Kostas
Antonis Antoniou
Diamantis
Giorgos Velentzas
Manolis
Giorgos Vrasivanopoulos
Anargyros Poures
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