# Zorba the Greek (1964)

> A withdrawn English writer discovers freedom, sorrow, and the pulse of lived experience through an exuberant Greek companion on Crete.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5673

## Facts

- Runtime: 142 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Mihalis Kakogiannis
- Cast: Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova, Sotiris Moustakas, Anna Kyriakou, Takis Emmanuel, Eleni Anousaki
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057831/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: exuberant, earthy, witty, classic movie night, international cinema night

## Synopsis

An English writer discovers the vibrant life of a Greek island through an unexpected friendship.

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