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The Pirate - The Greek pirate who turned businessman, Ioannis Varvakis, made his fortune selling caviar in Russia and all over the world. Varvakis strives all his life for freedom for himself and then for his country.
The Pirate (2012)
Director: Yannis Smaragdis
Writers: Panagiotis Pashidis, Jackie Pavlenko, Yannis Smaragdis
Stars: Sebastian Koch, Evgeniy Stychkin, Juan Diego Botto
Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama, History
Country: Greece, Russia
Language: English
Also Known As: God Loves Caviar
Release Date: 6 September 2012 (Canada)
Filming Location: Pylos, Greece
Synopsis:
God Loves Caviar is the compelling story of IOANNIS VARVAKIS, and his journey from humble Greek pirate to international caviar millionaire, with the ear of Catherine the Great of Russia. His wealth and power, however, do not give him contentment, and his boundless ambition only brings suffering, until he gives everything away, including himself, in the name of love. This epic tale, based on Varvakis' real life, moves from the Greek island of Psara to the court of Catherine the Great in Russia and the shores of the Caspian Sea, and then back to Greece, a country torn by civil war and the fight for independence, during the Revolution of 1821 against the Ottoman Empire.
Reviews:
"Stunning film, which provokes a multitude of sentiments throughout its length, from laughter to cry, bliss to mild horror. Surprising, exciting and well made. Great cinematography, some beautiful shots of the Greek sea. A complex story made clear even for the ignorant (of the History behind it) to understand. The life of a hero from birth to death fits perfectly in a very carefully constructed scenario, which is in line with real events of his life and his time. And even if it's made to look like a 'fairy tale' for kids the film itself assures you it is not. Very good cast, a combination of international actors adapting difficult roles and performing them well. I felt it contains the 'theatrical stage element' as many other Greek productions do. Overall, honest with the viewer, it helps you stay a viewer enhancing your critical thought about what you are watching, giving you time to process it. And above all, the first 30 minutes give you more satisfaction than the series of The Pirates of the Caribbean all together! I would watch it again."
Also Known As (AKA):
(original title) O Theos agapaei to haviari
Bulgaria (Bulgarian title) Господ обича хайвер
Canada (English title) God Loves Caviar
Europe (English title) (alternative title) The Pirate
France Dieu aime le caviar
Germany Der Pirat: Legende - Held - Kaviar-König
Greece Ο Θεός αγαπάει το χαβιάρι
Greece (transliterated title) O Theos agapaei to haviari
Norway The Pirate
Poland Bóg kocha kawior
Russia Пираты Эгейского моря
Spain El pirata
UK (DVD title) The Pirate
UK God Loves Caviar
USA God Loves Caviar
World-wide (English title) God Loves Caviar
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The Pirate (2012)
Director: Yannis Smaragdis
Writers: Panagiotis Pashidis, Jackie Pavlenko, Yannis Smaragdis
Stars: Sebastian Koch, Evgeniy Stychkin, Juan Diego Botto
Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama, History
Country: Greece, Russia
Language: English
Also Known As: God Loves Caviar
Release Date: 6 September 2012 (Canada)
Filming Location: Pylos, Greece
Synopsis:
God Loves Caviar is the compelling story of IOANNIS VARVAKIS, and his journey from humble Greek pirate to international caviar millionaire, with the ear of Catherine the Great of Russia. His wealth and power, however, do not give him contentment, and his boundless ambition only brings suffering, until he gives everything away, including himself, in the name of love. This epic tale, based on Varvakis' real life, moves from the Greek island of Psara to the court of Catherine the Great in Russia and the shores of the Caspian Sea, and then back to Greece, a country torn by civil war and the fight for independence, during the Revolution of 1821 against the Ottoman Empire.
Reviews:
"Stunning film, which provokes a multitude of sentiments throughout its length, from laughter to cry, bliss to mild horror. Surprising, exciting and well made. Great cinematography, some beautiful shots of the Greek sea. A complex story made clear even for the ignorant (of the History behind it) to understand. The life of a hero from birth to death fits perfectly in a very carefully constructed scenario, which is in line with real events of his life and his time. And even if it's made to look like a 'fairy tale' for kids the film itself assures you it is not. Very good cast, a combination of international actors adapting difficult roles and performing them well. I felt it contains the 'theatrical stage element' as many other Greek productions do. Overall, honest with the viewer, it helps you stay a viewer enhancing your critical thought about what you are watching, giving you time to process it. And above all, the first 30 minutes give you more satisfaction than the series of The Pirates of the Caribbean all together! I would watch it again."
Also Known As (AKA):
(original title) O Theos agapaei to haviari
Bulgaria (Bulgarian title) Господ обича хайвер
Canada (English title) God Loves Caviar
Europe (English title) (alternative title) The Pirate
France Dieu aime le caviar
Germany Der Pirat: Legende - Held - Kaviar-König
Greece Ο Θεός αγαπάει το χαβιάρι
Greece (transliterated title) O Theos agapaei to haviari
Norway The Pirate
Poland Bóg kocha kawior
Russia Пираты Эгейского моря
Spain El pirata
UK (DVD title) The Pirate
UK God Loves Caviar
USA God Loves Caviar
World-wide (English title) God Loves Caviar
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