The Misunderstood Civilization
Seen it?1974 | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a box office smash, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for people who'll be humming afterwards and fans of a well-timed joke. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Liked The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert or An American in Paris? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Bai Kosta, a wealthy merchant from the end of the last century, can't get over his frivolous wife and vain daughter who have their eyes set on Europe and civilization. And in the language of both and of Mr. Magavridi, the stranger, it would mean clothes, ointments, pomades and fine manners. Curtsies, hand-kissing, refined manners. And just now they felt the breeze of Paris. Sooner or later, which is true, they will come to this civilization, they will live quite Frenchly. Mr. Magavridi will arrange the work...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerVery strong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 446 people sought it out in the past year
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