And the people of Lithos, who had forgotten how to believe in anything, suddenly remembered that angels do not always have wings. Sometimes they have calloused hands, a truck full of bees, and the stubbornness to kneel in the dust and bleed for a land that had already forgotten their name.
The Beekeeper Angelopoulos has inspired a generation of filmmakers, including the likes of Lars von Trier and Nanni Moretti. His influence extends beyond the realm of cinema, with his works being exhibited in art galleries and museums worldwide. Angelopoulos's contributions to Greek cinema have been invaluable, shedding light on the country's rich cultural heritage and complex history. The Beekeeper Angelopoulos
(Mastroianni), a retired schoolteacher and life-long beekeeper, who feels increasingly disconnected from his family and modern society. After the wedding of his youngest daughter, he leaves his wife and home to embark on an annual "pollen route," traveling from northern to southern Greece with his beehives. The Beekeeper's Melancholia: On Theo Angelopoulos's Style And the people of Lithos, who had forgotten