gridoon2024 Review of Kravgi gynaikon

Kravgi gynaikon (1978)

Esoteric, ambitious, weird, sometimes disturbing, at other times pretentious

[6/10 · 19 January 2020]

Not entirely successful (the Greek Tragedy Chorus parts are rough), but worth a look for when you're feeling adventurous. On one level, it's about art vs. reality, with references to Bergman and Bertolucci; on another, it's about Melina Mercouri herself, in her last film appearance (and last of many collaborations with husband-writer-director Jules Dassin), returning to her roots and baring herself (figuratively, not literally) in front of the camera. The acting by the entire cast is strong and committed to this off-the-wall project. **1/2 out of 4.