Rembetiko

Rembetiko

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Directed by Costas Ferris

Produced by ERT, Greek Film Centre

1983110 min7.5 / 10

A melancholic, music-centered portrait of Greek rembetiko culture through the life of a young female singer, balancing hardship with artistic vitality and communal bonds.

The story of a group of Rembetes, singers and musicians of the Greek equivalent to the blues, in the early decades of the 20th century, seen through the eyes of a young female singer.

Questions people ask

  • Is Rembetiko sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is Rembetiko easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Rembetiko scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Rembetiko violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Rembetiko end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

72/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise65

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love88

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Rembetiko

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Rembetiko

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Rembetiko, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Rembetiko, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Rembetiko, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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