If you haven't seen Z on the rise of fascism in Greece leading to the coup in 1967, I'd suggest checking it out. Also a fantastic Mikis Theodorakis soundtrack www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHB2... - ThreadSky

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historyned.bsky.social • 41 days ago

If you haven't seen Z on the rise of fascism in Greece leading to the coup in 1967, I'd suggest checking it out. Also a fantastic Mikis Theodorakis soundtrack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHB28qfsV2w

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gwendalpiegais.bsky.social•41 days ago

I'm moved to tears every time I see the last few minutes of this film.

historyned.bsky.social•41 days ago

It's such a brutal ending - you know it must be coming, but somehow it tricks you into thinking it might not.

kchatzi.bsky.social•41 days ago

yes – "Adonis", the score's main title is from the Mauthausen cycle, it's Kambanellis' depiction of a revolt at the Todesstiege

historyned.bsky.social•41 days ago

I had no idea!

kchatzi.bsky.social•41 days ago

I think due to exile Mikis had to improvise and draw from existing music, but choices aren't accidental of course, and the Mauthausen cycle had just premiered a couple of years of ago – makes the score even more powerful

kchatzi.bsky.social•41 days ago

no, he was under house arrest. Should have checked Wikipedia right away https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z_(1969_film), also here is the article on the Mauthausen cycle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauthausen_Trilogy

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