Black Field

Black Field

2009 · 104 min · EL · 5.0 (18 votes)
Dir. Vardis Marinakis · Starring Sofia Georgovassili, Hristos Passalis, Despina Bebedelli, Maria Panouria, Despina Kourti, Evangelia Adreadaki · Music Dimitris Maramis
RomanceDrama

1654, Ottoman Empire, Greece. A Turkish Warrior arrives heavily wounded at a remote Christian female monastery and is nursed by Anthi, a young nun under the oath of silence. They fall in love against all odds. But Anthi is tormented by a dark secret. The two lovers escape in the nearby forest, where Anthi's secret is revealed.

VIBE

A deeply emotional and atmospheric period piece. It's a slow-burn exploration of forbidden desire and hidden truths, set against a stark, beautiful landscape. Expect quiet intensity and a palpable sense of longing.

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