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The Idlers of the Fertile Valley (1978): Cast

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The Idlers of the Fertile Valley is a 1978 drama directed by Nikos Panayotopoulos, starring Olga Karlatos as Sofia, Dimitris Poulikakos and Vasilis Diamantopoulos. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.

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The Idlers of the Fertile Valley (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 58m (118 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Greek
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Idlers of the Fertile Valley About?

The premise of The Idlers of the Fertile Valley without spoilers.

A wealthy aristocrat and his three sons retreat to a country villa, living in idle luxury attended by a young, beautiful maid who tends to their every need. They indulge in endless sleep while idleness suffuses their tiny world, except for the maid, who embodies willpower, positive values and action. Eventually, the youngest son attempts to break free.

The Idlers of the Fertile Valley Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • satire comedy
  • dark comedy
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • male frontal nudity
  • village
  • symbolism
  • sloth
  • seduction
  • male female relationship
  • isolation
  • hernia
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  • fondling
  • father son relationship
  • country house
  • class differences
  • breasts
  • bed
  • surrealism
  • sleep
  • sex
  • satire
  • penis
  • nudity
  • mansion
  • maid
  • idler
  • female masturbation
  • breast suckling
  • bourgeoisie
  • allegory
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Idlers of the Fertile Valley Cast & Characters

Olga Karlatos leads the cast as Sofia, with Dimitris Poulikakos as Nikos and Vasilis Diamantopoulos as Father. Directed by Nikos Panayotopoulos; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Nikos Panayotopoulos

More films directed by Nikos Panayotopoulos: Shooting, I kori tou Rembrandt, The Limousine and The fruit carriers of Athens.

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The Idlers of the Fertile Valley Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Oi tembelides tis eforis koiladas” and “Les Fainéants de la vallée fertile”.

Also known as
  • Oi tembelides tis eforis koiladas
  • Les Fainéants de la vallée fertile
  • I pigri della valle fertile
  • 肥沃山谷的闲人们
  • Лентяи плодородной долины

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The Idlers of the Fertile Valley FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Idlers of the Fertile Valley, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Idlers of the Fertile Valley?

The Idlers of the Fertile Valley runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

When was The Idlers of the Fertile Valley released?

The Idlers of the Fertile Valley was released on October 1, 1978.

Who directed The Idlers of the Fertile Valley?

The Idlers of the Fertile Valley was directed by Nikos Panayotopoulos.

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Who is in the cast of The Idlers of the Fertile Valley?

The Idlers of the Fertile Valley stars Olga Karlatos as Sofia, Dimitris Poulikakos as Nikos and Vasilis Diamantopoulos as Father, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Idlers of the Fertile Valley have a post-credit scene?

No. The Idlers of the Fertile Valley has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Idlers of the Fertile Valley in?

The original language of The Idlers of the Fertile Valley is Greek.

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