Topio stin omichli 1988

Stephen Holden, New York Times: There are sights in the film that once seen cannot be forgotten. Read more

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: There are some visually striking and dramatically effective moments in this film about two children who leave home for Germany in search of their father, but the 126 minutes seemed to last forever. Read more

Geoff Andrew, Time Out: If the overall tone is bleak in its portayal of betrayals, loneliness and disillusionment, Angelopoulos' assured control of mood, Giorgos Arvanitis' superb camerawork, and the kids' glowing performances provide ample pleasures. Read more

Hal Hinson, Washington Post: To say that the Greek filmmaker Theo Angelopoulos is a movie poet doesn't mean that the poetry isn't patience-trying or mediocre. Read more

Desson Thomson, Washington Post: Angelopoulos observes this youthful epic with seasoned restraint. Read more