Theo Angelopoulos, a Greek filmmaker, initially pursued a law degree in Athens, but his academic path took an unexpected turn when he opted to abandon his studies and instead enroll in literature at the prestigious Sorbonne University in Paris. After completing his literary studies, Angelopoulos sought to further his knowledge at the School of Cinema in Paris, only to ultimately decide against it and return to his homeland.
Upon his return to Greece, Angelopoulos embarked on a career as a journalist and film critic for the prominent newspaper "Demokratiki Allaghi". However, his professional endeavors were cut short when the military seized power in a coup d'état, leading to the newspaper's ban and Angelopoulos' subsequent unemployment.
Undeterred, Angelopoulos decided to take matters into his own hands and created his debut film, Anaparastasi, in 1970. His subsequent trilogy, comprising Days of '36 (1972),The Travelling Players (1975),and The Hunters (1977),garnered international acclaim and offered a poignant portrayal of Greece's history from 1930 to 1970.
Following the end of the Greek dictatorship, Angelopoulos relocated to Italy, where he collaborated with RAI and enjoyed a significant increase in his financial prospects. As a result, his subsequent films became less overtly political in nature.
