Summaries

In order to buy a horse, a man wanders in the bazaars of Thessaly. His journey will take him further than he imagines, as old prophets, forgotten witches and vampire princes will find himself on his way.

More than anything, grizzled Balamos wants to buy a horse to go where no man has ever gone before. As the quixotic dreamer meanders through the rugged Greek countryside, a chance encounter with mysterious Kyriakos, an enigmatic figure that transcends time, breaks the strict boundaries of today. Strange visions and dreamlike sequences mesmerise Balamos, who, unable to resist the eerie allure of a parallel universe rife with symbolism, succumbs to the pressure of his simple but overwhelming want. But, even though the journey is long and challenging, Balamos must force himself to keep going at all costs. Do the answers lie hidden in the heart of mystical Mount Olympus, the abode of the gods?—Nick Riganas

Details

Keywords
  • horse
  • journey
  • directed by star
  • experimental film
  • produced by star
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
  • Drama
Release date Oct 6, 1982
Countries of origin Greece
Language Greek
Production companies Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT)

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 22m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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