User reviews

One of the best Greek movies of the last 5 years. The protagonist fully captures the ideals of freedom, love, patriotism, and internal struggle. The only black spot is the fight choreography of two scenes but the acting blurs it out completely. The imagery also gives justice to its theme of love and struggle. The depiction of violence is also done really well and in a way that hasnt been seen in many years. A side character of a teacher also appears as a black spot but later changes his ways. To sum up, I believe that everyone who loves Kazantzakis' works and ethics needs to watch this movie at once.

Firstly sorry for my English, I am from Heraklio, Crete. I saw the film because Kazantzakis is a top worldwide writer.

Either the director Charalabous (not from Crete) don't Know many people from Crete or he is prejudiced by some he was dissapointed. All the people from Crete in his movie were miserable and not at all normal. Either alcoholic, porn or violent. He also had a couple brother and sister! I am 51, I read everyday for 30 years local newspaper and I never read about brother and sister in love! Only their love for the island is true.

I wish another director restore the name of the book Kapetan Michalis. I recommend you to search and watch Smaragdis "El Greco" or "Kazantzakis" etc movie.

Actors and scenery were very good, so I rate for 3 stars.