Ο Μεγάλος Ερωτικός (1973): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1973, Ο Μεγάλος Ερωτικός is a notable film directed by Pantelis Voulgaris, running about 70 minutes.

What it’s about. A documentary about Greek music. Τhe Great Love Songs is series of ten poems by, among others, Sappho, Elytis, Myrtiotissa, Sarantari, and cavafy, put to music by Manos Hadjidakis. In the film, the camera lens illustrates the emotions stirred by the erotic atmosphere of the music. We follow the camera as it wanders through Athens; the nostalgic Athens of yesteryear; the big modern-day city; the Athens of lovers; the Athens of tourists. Our journey through the city is intercut with footage from the studio recordings of the songs, while there also scenes featuring the film crew. The film is a game between image and sound.

Who’s in it. Ο Μεγάλος Ερωτικός stars Flery Dadonaki as Herself, Nasos Katakouzinos as Himself, Dimitris Psarianos as Himself and Eleni Rakitzi as Herself, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ο Μεγάλος Ερωτικός page.