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Cavafy

1996Movie1 h 25 min

Drama
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–55%
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–55%

Summary

An ailing, elderly poet reminisces about his life of unrest and homosexual urges.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Yannis Smaragdis
Written by
Yannis Smaragdis, Dimitris Katalifos
Produced by
Eleni Smaragdi
Music by
Vangelis

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Facts

June 18, 1996 · 1 h 25 min · Sexual Content

Released
June 18, 1996
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Greek
Also spoken
Arabic, English, French, Turkish
Made in
Greece

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Cavafy worth watching?"

Questions about Cavafy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Cavafy worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Cavafy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Cavafy?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Cavafy in English?

GreekArabicEnglishFrenchTurkish

No, it was made in Greek, with some Arabic, English, French, and Turkish.