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The film follows (portrayed by Marcello Mastroianni in a career-defining role), a recently retired schoolteacher from a long lineage of beekeepers. Following his youngest daughter’s wedding, Spyros feels a profound disconnect from his family and his wife, Maria.

Greece is not shown as a sunny tourist destination. It is grey, misty, and rainy. The landscape acts as a mirror to Spyros's internal state. Voice-Off: The Beekeeper Angelopoulos

: Angelopoulos uses extended, unbroken shots to create a "roving stage" that emphasizes the weight of time and the protagonist's isolation from the modern world. The film follows (portrayed by Marcello Mastroianni in