"Ulysses's Gaze" by Greek movie director Theo Angelopoulos.
"Voyage to Cythera" by Theo Angelopoulos. I really like this scene. It's breathtakingly beautiful and peaceful. Isn't it?
Theo Angelopoulos was an award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter and producer, with tremendous vision and great story telling ability. His movies look more like a visual poetry.
(He passed away on January 24, in Athens' port, Piraeus, while shooting his last film, The Other Sea. It was not from illness; he was struck crossing a street in Piraeus by a motorcycle.)
Theo Angelopoulos has been likened to a kind of orchestral conductor more than a conventional movie director. "I'd describe myself as a translator," he says. "A translator of a sound, a feeling and a time that comes from far away. When it comes to me, I have no choice but to absorb it."
How inspiring this is!
Here's the official trailer of Theo Angelopoulos movie "To Vlemma Tou Odyssea" aka Ulysses's Gaze.
What's your inspiration lately?
Hope you have a fabulous weekend! xx
What an aweful waste -- he looks like he was a man with a definite passion for creating beautiful cinema.
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration lately? Hmmmm. Intrigued by French decorating style. It doesn't fit my old farmhouse, but I do like to look and learn. :)
A glowing tribute Betty.
ReplyDeleteNo la conozco, pero viendo el vídeo creo que me iba a gustar por el tema.
ReplyDeleteQue tengas un lindo fin de semana
i love movies but have never heard of him, i am not into who makes them and most of the time cant remember the names of the stars they were in. such a waste of a great life to die like that. Keep Walking is my motto and has been for years. I walk 2 miles a day and I always park at the further point of a parking lot. my doc says i have staved off diabetes by walking. my mother and her family all died at age 63 from diabetes and were in wheel chairs for the last few years of their lives, theynever walked, ever, we put them out at the entrance to where ever we went and then parked. i watched all this and decide to do what i could. now i am 67 and no diabetes and still walking. it is the best thing we can do for our bodies. and FREE
ReplyDeleteSuch a shame about his untimely death.
ReplyDeleteMy inspiration of late is to live each day to its fullest!
Wishing you a super weekend. I hope you will make the green pepper salsa and enjoy it as much as we did.
Sad that he passed away in that accident.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by the colors & smell of summer here in my country now.
Have a relaxing weekend, Betty. :)
Have a nice weekend darling...keep walking.......xxx..
ReplyDeleteA really interesting movie. A hug.
ReplyDeletehmmm. i think i need to ponder that question. and find it.
ReplyDeleteLo cotidiano, siempre cerca del celuloide.
ReplyDeleteSaludos y un abrazo.
I need some inspiration, mine has certainly been lacking.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Thank you, dear Betty, for this tribute for a great filmmaker!!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately not many people have even heard about him..
You did well!!!
My inspiration?
Well, you know already..
is to photograph nice things around me and my world..
And, YES, let us keep walking!!!
Thank you again and many hugs ♥♥♥♥
Monika
I don't think I've seen his films. I need to look for them!
ReplyDeleteEste filme parece er uio interesante!
ReplyDeleteO que me inspira e acordar todo dia e saber que posso recomecar....se quiser...
bom final de semana!
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Another great one, gone forever. Very nice tribute Betty! Keep on walking...
ReplyDeleteThank you for this post about Theo Angelopoulos. I must admit that I was not familiar with his work, but the trailer makes me want to learn more about his movies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post. Such a shame that we lost Mr Angelopoulos...his movies will live on. I am going to look this movie up as I really like what a saw in the movie trailer. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteMaura
absolutely love the quote 'keep walking'. so inspiring!
ReplyDeletevery similar to what is motivating me these days. One step at a time. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step :)
Have a great weekend :)
Those stills really make you want to see the film! We all need something to keep us going forwards, mine changes with time, though. I like to feel happy about were I am, too.
ReplyDeleteTis a BIG Camera there.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. I visit almost daily to check the new posts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this one!
Bonito homenaje Betty!
ReplyDeleteDesconozcía a este gran director, por lo que te agradezco nos lo hayas acercado con esta entrada y el interesante video escogido.
Que tengas un feliz fin de semana.
Cordial saludo.
Ramón
Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
Sounds like a great film-maker.
ReplyDeleteThank you for introducing us to him.
Have a wonderful weekend!:))
Never heard of the film before. But it looks very interesting. Temperatures are rising a bit overhere, go in to the garden this weekend and hope my orderd roses will arrive. Have a fantastic weekend
ReplyDeleteBetty,
big hugs
marijke
Wonderful post about Theo Angelopoulos. Great filmmaker who conveys great things.
ReplyDeleteMy source of inspiration at the moment is the need to believe in something that gets us out of this situation of crisis we are experiencing. My inspiration is people and their good feelings.
Hugs, Betty and good weekend.
Lovely photos, oh, you didn't take them, never mind, it must be the weather.
ReplyDeleteIntentaré verla.Saludos.-
ReplyDeleteI love when Google has special doodles and thank you for bringing this one to our attention. It's a very nice tribute post.
ReplyDeleteI also just saw your photo blog and enjoyed visiting there. :) Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I liked films of Theo Aggelopoulos.But the actors weren't talking very much.I had seen his last film "the dust of time".
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend!
As you've expressed, dear Betty, this blog world provides inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThe man in the first photo doesn't look like he's wanting a kiss.
Happy weekend.
xoRobyn
Have to admit, that I did not know him before or any of his movies; it has been as well years since last I saw any.
ReplyDeletePlease have a good weekend ahead.
I wonder if they'll finish his film? So sad. Lovely that Google honored him like that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tribute, Betty! I love the Google Doodles and I have blogged about these in my "other" blog:
ReplyDeletehttp://nicholasjv.blogspot.com.au/2010/05/all-about-google.html
Angelopoulos was a great director and I love his "Ulysses' Gaze", which is so evocative and has stunning cinematography.
Thank you for your comment on my blog. Have a great weekend!
PS: My inspiration these days - Our autumn weather and the beautiful autumn flowers in our garden
ReplyDeleteThank you for these images and your words of motivation and inspiration dear Betty. I have not seen this film but on your recomendation I shall try to find it.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend!
A big hug
xoxoxo ♡
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ReplyDelete°º✿ Olá, amiga!
BOM FIM DE SEMANA!
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ReplyDeleteFui também no teu blog de fotos, mas não pude comentar. beijos,tudo de bom,chica
Thank you for the words of motivation.
ReplyDeleteI am smiling right now.
Hugs:o)
what a life and death!
ReplyDeleteI find inspiration in the beauty and kindness I see around me when I take the time to look.
The excellent answer, gallantly :)
ReplyDeletefound you via The Brick Street Bungalow's floral tribute "Flowers for Leontin" (SP). Nice looking blog and I am intrigued by the trailer, "Ulysses Gaze" even if I'm unfamiliar with the director. So, thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tribute!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting post. Thank you:-)
how interesting!
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Typical of natures outrageous acts. Smothering a creative mind. A fascinating tribute. And gave me a glimpse of the man a new name to me though.
ReplyDeleteGreat tribute. I'm ashamed to say that I never heard of him despite being a cinephile. And was that Harvey Keitel in the first photo? One of my favourite actors ever? :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post.
Greetings from London.
yes, definitely a great film maker...
ReplyDeletecuban in london, yes, that was harvey keitel, one of my favourite actors of all time.
ReplyDeleteWonderful choice of images Betty, and I truly enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday to you!
The google doodle is a terrific tribute -- cheers!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for the inspiration. Some days I need to be reminded to keep pushing forward.
Happy Sunday, my friend!
:-)
Traci
I have to go deep inside my dream in order to get inspired.
ReplyDeleteThanks Betty, interesting post. I´ve learnt a lot more now! And agree - the second one is a breathtaking scene !
ReplyDeleteHis work does look beautiful ... those scenes just gorgeous! Love those words .. keep walking!
ReplyDeletePrzykro mi, niestety filmu nie widziałam. O reżyserze i jego śmierci wiedziałam. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, unfortunately I have not seen the film, but it may be interesting, if you liked it. The director and his death, I knew. Yours.
I hope you had a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully inspiring!
ReplyDeleteYou make me want to investigate the films he has made.
ReplyDeleteHi dear! I suppose it will take some time to get here, to Portugal...but I think it is great!
ReplyDeleteGood night!
Love
Isabel
Very cool- I thought about letting my kids give this a go.
ReplyDeleteBonito reconocimiento a este cineasta .
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
I'm late but I'm here. I have not heard of him My last inspiration was Flowers for Leontien. sandie
ReplyDeleteHis untimely death was a Greek tragedy (no pun intended) and a tragedy for the world - his works live on, however.
ReplyDeleteSpring's arrival, one leaf and one flower at a time, is my current inspiration.
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