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Erotokritos

Erotokritos

Original Title: Ο Ερωτόκριτος

Status

Released

Release

1984

Runtime

4h 2m

Storyline

The Erotokritos is a narrative poem composed by Vitsentzos Kornaros in early 17th century Crete. It consists of 10,012 fifteen-syllable rhymed verses, the last twelve of which refer to the poet himself. It is written in the Cretan dialect of the Greek language. Its central theme is the love story between Erotokritos and Aretousa. Around this theme, revolve other themes such as honour, friendship, bravery and courage. In this adaptation, colorful shadow puppets are deployed.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
4h 2m
Mar 10, 1984
Languages
Greek
Production Countries
Greece