The Great Love Songs (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film
Released in 1973, The Great Love Songs 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. The Great Love Songs 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 The Great Love Songs page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Love Songs (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Love Songs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Great Love Songs?
- The Great Love Songs stars Flery Dadonaki, Nasos Katakouzinos, Dimitris Psarianos, Eleni Rakitzi and Andreas Sinanos.
- When was The Great Love Songs released?
- The Great Love Songs was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.