The River
The River

The River (1960)

None | Greece, USA | Greek | 110 min
Directed by: Nikos Koundouros
6.9

Against the backdrop of a hot and endlessly dry summer, four diverse stories of the frail lives of men become inextricably intertwined with the allegorical barrier of a broad and quietly powerful serpentine river--an insurmountable obstacle which defines the thin line between a short life and a quick death; a bleak reality and a fleeting illusion. Before this mighty adversary, three impious bandits with a priceless artefact attempt to cross the stagnant and unforgiving bog, while a reckless border guard believes that his music can tame the enemy. In the same fashion, a young runaway girl tries to escape a strict and emotionally abusive father, and a clandestine couple of star-crossed lovers face a tortuous trial by fire as they get trapped in a dense minefield. In the end, what is the price of transcendence?

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Release Date

Greece
(re-release)
2009-07-09
Greece
(Greek Film Archive)
2009-11-29
Greece
(Thessaloniki International Film Festival)
2019-11-01
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The River
(Original title)
Το ποτάμι
Greece
Rzeka
Poland
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Unrated
Violence & Gore
Unrated
Profanity
Unrated
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Unrated
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Unrated