The Antisocial 1977
In *The Antisocial* (1977), director Pavlos Tasios crafts a sharp, bittersweet comedy-drama about Mimis, a small-town café owner from Chalkidiki who uproots his life for Athens, chasing dreams of wealth and freedom.
Director: Pavlos Tasios
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is *The Antisocial* (1977) about?
*The Antisocial* follows Mimis, a café owner from rural Chalkidiki who moves to Athens seeking fortune and a fresh start. Adopting a brash, antisocial persona to hide his insecurities, he leans on an old army friend to start a business—only to confront love, marriage, and the bitter weight of responsibility when he falls for his friend's sister-in-law.
Who directed *The Antisocial*?
*The Antisocial* was directed by Pavlos Tasios, a Greek filmmaker known for blending comedy and drama in stories about ordinary people navigating life's ironies.
Who stars in *The Antisocial*?
The film stars Mimis Chrysomallis as the lead, with Katerina Gogou, Lida Protopsalti, Antonis Antoniou, and Meropi Ioannidou rounding out the main ensemble.
Is *The Antisocial* (1977) worth watching?
While not rated on IMDb, *The Antisocial* offers a charming snapshot of 1970s Greek life, blending sharp humor with relatable themes of ambition and compromise. Fans of character-driven dramas and offbeat comedies will appreciate its understated wit and emotional depth.
How long is *The Antisocial*?
The runtime for *The Antisocial* is 95 minutes.
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About The Antisocial (1977) — A 1970s Greek Comedy-Drama About Clashing Dreams and Harsh Realities
In *The Antisocial* (1977), director Pavlos Tasios crafts a sharp, bittersweet comedy-drama about Mimis, a small-town café owner from Chalkidiki who uproots his life for Athens, chasing dreams of wealth and freedom. Under the guise of a rebellious outsider, he masks deep insecurity with bravado, leaning on an old army buddy, Aristeidis, to help launch a business. But when love enters the picture—namely, Toula, Aristeidis' sister-in-law—Mimis faces the harsh reality of adulthood, from weddings to financial struggles, exposing the fragility behind his tough-guy act.
Tasios' film paints Athens as a glittering trap, where ambition clashes with obligation, and romance feels both liberating and suffocating. With a cast led by Mimis Chrysomallis and Katerina Gogou, *The Antisocial* (1977) balances humor and melancholy, capturing the universal tension between chasing dreams and surrendering to life's mundane demands.