Theo Angelopoulos

Directing Born Apr 27, 1935 Died Jan 24, 2012 Athens, Greece 80 credits

Biography

Theo Angelopoulos works in directing. Born April 27, 1935 in Athens, Greece. Died January 24, 2012. Archytele tracks 80 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Eva Grimaldi 7 shared titles

Garrett Clayton 5 shared titles

Rick Wakeman 4 shared titles

Meighan Gerachis 4 shared titles

Martin Philips 3 shared titles

Beba Balteano 3 shared titles

Alan White 2 shared titles

Jon Karthaus 2 shared titles

Gabriele Gori 2 shared titles

Jessica Moore 2 shared titles

Career timeline

2025

I have yesterday's hands, I'm missing tomorrow's

2023

To Each Their Voice: Theo Angelopoulos & Nikos Panayotopoulos

2013

Invisible World · DirectorInvisible World · WriterAffection to the People

2012

A Special DayCéu Inferior · Director

2011

Kurosawa's WayChampions: A Comic Tale

2010

Odyssea Corporum - Ballad for Nikos Koundouros

2008

The Dust of Time · WriterThe Dust of Time · Director40 x 15: The Forty Years of the Directors' FortnightTheo Angelopoulos: The Internal Journey

2007

To Each His Own Cinema · DirectorNuevo / Otro Cine Español - Un Lugar En El CineA City Runs Through the Festival

2006

Erimos kai monos gia na mou fygei o ponos

2004

The Weeping Meadow · DirectorThe Weeping Meadow · WriterThe Weeping Meadow · ProducerAn All-Weather ManThe Silence of the Gods

2000

Kiarostami in Close upThe End of an Eternity

1998

Eternity and a Day · DirectorEternity and a Day · ProducerEternity and a Day · ScreenplayEternity and a Day · Idea

1997

Port Djema · Associate Producer

1996

Towards Freedom

1995

Ulysses' Gaze · ScreenplayUlysses' Gaze · DirectorUlysses' Gaze · ProducerLumière & Company · Director

1993

Balkan Landscapes: The Gaze of Theo Angelopoulos

1991

The Suspended Step of the Stork · DirectorThe Suspended Step of the Stork · WriterThe Suspended Step of the Stork · ProducerThe Suspended Step of the Stork · StoryFilming Under Pressure

1988

Landscape in the Mist · DirectorLandscape in the Mist · StoryLandscape in the Mist · ProducerLandscape in the Mist · Screenplay

1986

The Beekeeper · DirectorThe Beekeeper · ScreenplayThe Beekeeper · Producer

1984

Voyage to Cythera · DirectorVoyage to Cythera · WriterVoyage to Cythera · Producer

1983

Athens, Return to the Acropolis · DirectorAthens, Return to the Acropolis · ProducerAthens, Return to the Acropolis · Screenplay

1981

One Village, One Villager... · Director

1980

Alexander the Great · WriterAlexander the Great · DirectorAlexander the Great · Producer

1978

Ciné regards

1977

The Hunters · DirectorThe Hunters · ScreenplayThe Hunters · IdeaJourney Through History

1975

The Travelling Players · ScreenplayThe Travelling Players · DirectorThe Other Stage

1974

KierionKierion · Assistant Production Coordinator

1972

Days of '36 · DirectorDays of '36 · Writer

1970

ReconstructionReconstruction · DirectorReconstruction · Screenplay

1969

Robbery in Athens

Full Filmography

80 titles

I have yesterday's hands, I'm missing tomorrow's (2025)
To Each Their Voice: Theo Angelopoulos & Nikos Panayotopoulos (2023) as Himself
Invisible World (2013) Director
Invisible World (2013) Writer
Affection to the People (2013) as Self
A Special Day (2012) as Self
Céu Inferior (2012) Director
Kurosawa's Way (2011) as Self
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Champions: A Comic Tale (2011) as Self
Odyssea Corporum - Ballad for Nikos Koundouros (2010) as Self
The Dust of Time (2008) Writer
The Dust of Time (2008) Director
40 x 15: The Forty Years of the Directors' Fortnight (2008) as Self
Theo Angelopoulos: The Internal Journey (2008) as himself
To Each His Own Cinema (2007) Director
Nuevo / Otro Cine Español - Un Lugar En El Cine (2007)
A City Runs Through the Festival (2007) as Self
Erimos kai monos gia na mou fygei o ponos (2006)
The Weeping Meadow (2004) Director
The Weeping Meadow (2004) Writer
The Weeping Meadow (2004) Producer
An All-Weather Man (2004) as Self
The Silence of the Gods (2004) as Self
Theo on Theo (2004)
Kiarostami in Close up (2000) as as Self
The End of an Eternity (2000) as Self
Eternity and a Day (1998) Director
Eternity and a Day (1998) Producer
Eternity and a Day (1998) Screenplay
Eternity and a Day (1998) Idea
Port Djema (1997) Associate Producer
Towards Freedom (1996)
Ulysses' Gaze (1995) Screenplay
Ulysses' Gaze (1995) Director
Ulysses' Gaze (1995) Producer
Lumière & Company (1995) Director
Balkan Landscapes: The Gaze of Theo Angelopoulos (1993) as Himself
The Suspended Step of the Stork (1991) Director
The Suspended Step of the Stork (1991) Writer
The Suspended Step of the Stork (1991) Producer
The Suspended Step of the Stork (1991) Story
Filming Under Pressure (1991) as Self
Landscape in the Mist (1988) Director
Landscape in the Mist (1988) Story
Landscape in the Mist (1988) Producer
Landscape in the Mist (1988) Screenplay
The Beekeeper (1986) Director
The Beekeeper (1986) Screenplay
The Beekeeper (1986) Producer
Voyage to Cythera (1984) Director
Voyage to Cythera (1984) Writer
Voyage to Cythera (1984) Producer
Athens, Return to the Acropolis (1983) Director
Athens, Return to the Acropolis (1983) Producer
Athens, Return to the Acropolis (1983) Screenplay
One Village, One Villager... (1981) Director
Alexander the Great (1980) Writer
Alexander the Great (1980) Director
Alexander the Great (1980) Producer
Ciné regards (1978) as Self
The Hunters (1977) Director
The Hunters (1977) Screenplay
The Hunters (1977) Idea
Journey Through History (1977) as Self
The Travelling Players (1975) Screenplay
The Travelling Players (1975) Director
The Other Stage (1975) as Self
Kierion (1974)
Kierion (1974) Assistant Production Coordinator
Days of '36 (1972) Director
Days of '36 (1972) Writer
Reconstruction (1970) as Journalist (uncredited)
Reconstruction (1970) Director
Reconstruction (1970) Screenplay
Robbery in Athens (1969)
Broadcast (1968) Director
Broadcast (1968) Producer
Broadcast (1968) Writer
Jimmy the Tiger (1966)
Theo Angelopoulos: A Lifework in Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Theo Angelopoulos best known for?

Theo Angelopoulos is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Nuevo / Otro Cine Español - Un Lugar En El Cine (2007), Eternity and a Day (1998), Eternity and a Day (1998), Eternity and a Day (1998).

When and where was Theo Angelopoulos born?

Theo Angelopoulos was born on April 27, 1935 in Athens, Greece. They passed away on January 24, 2012.

How many credits does Theo Angelopoulos have?

Theo Angelopoulos has accumulated over 80 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2025.

What is Theo Angelopoulos's background in cinema and television?

Theodoros Angelopoulos (Greek: Θεόδωρος Αγγελόπουλος) (1935—2012) was a Greek filmmaker, screenwriter and film producer. An acclaimed and multi-awarded film director who dominated the Greek art ﬁlm industry from 1975 on, Angelopoulos was one of the most influential and widely respected filmmakers in the world. He star...