Gloria Mundi (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1976, Gloria Mundi is a drama film directed by Nikos Papatakis, running about 130 minutes. “He Dreamed to Make the Ultimate Movie” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hamdias, a producer who's set out to break new boundaries, plans to finance a film about torture. According to him, torture, the clash of two or more people, is not only what substantiates basic human relationships but also love and politics. Unfortunately Hamdias dies in a freak accident and his project is grounded. After some time, Galai (Olga Karlatos), who should have been the main actress of Hamdias movie, sets out to complete the controversial project. As soon as filming starts again, the thin line that separates reality from a nightmarish obsession begins slowly to blur.
Who’s in it. Gloria Mundi stars Olga Karlatos as Galai, Roland Bertin as Raftal, Philippe Adrien as Gilles and Mehmet Ulusoy as Naki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Gloria Mundi has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gloria Mundi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gloria Mundi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gloria Mundi (1976)?
- In US, Gloria Mundi is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gloria Mundi worth watching?
- Gloria Mundi holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gloria Mundi?
- Gloria Mundi stars Olga Karlatos, Roland Bertin, Philippe Adrien, Mehmet Ulusoy and Armand Abplanalp.
- When was Gloria Mundi released?
- Gloria Mundi was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.