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Which Way to the Septic Tank?

1978 · 94 min Comedy Drama
5.7 / 10 · TMDB

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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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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