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The Red Lanterns

1963Movie2 h 12 min

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes–76%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes–76%

Summary

The inextricably intertwined stories of five sex workers who live in a brothel at Pireas harbor.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Vasilis Georgiadis
Written by
Alekos Galanos
Produced by
Vion Papamihalis
Music by
Stavros Xarhakos

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Facts

February 12, 1963 · 2 h 12 min · Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 12, 1963
Runtime
2 h 12 min
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Greek
Made in
Greece

Tropes

Ambiguously Gay, Downer Ending, The Fellowship Has Ended +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Red Lanterns worth watching?"

Questions about The Red Lanterns

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Red Lanterns worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.1).

Is The Red Lanterns plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Red Lanterns good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Red Lanterns in English?

Greek

No, it was made in Greek.

What tropes does The Red Lanterns use?

Ambiguously GayDowner EndingThe Fellowship Has EndedMy Girl Is Not a SlutIdiosyncratic WipeOne Last JobRomantic RainMiss KittyHorny SailorsVictoria's Secret CompartmentLet the Past BurnSon of a Whoreand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Ambiguously Gay, Downer Ending, and The Fellowship Has Ended.