# The Weeping Meadow (2004)

> A Greek refugee community builds a fragile home beside a river as Eleni and Alexis’s love is tested by the political catastrophes of twentieth-century history.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/23827

## Facts

- Runtime: 169 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Theo Angelopoulos
- Cast: Alexandra Aidini, Nikos Poursanidis, Giorgos Armenis, Vasilis Kolovos, Eva Kotamanidou, Toula Stathopoulou, Thalia Argyriou, Smaro Gaitanidou
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0366721/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: glacial
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, austere, contemplative, quiet evening, serious film night

## Synopsis

A poignant journey through love and loss amidst the chaos of war.

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