A Touch of Spice

Name: A Touch of Spice
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: November 24, 2006
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 48

2006

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Menemsha Films | Release Date: November 24, 2006

Summary: Fanis, a 40 year-old astrophysics professor, journeys back to his childhood home in Greece. In affectionate, uplifting scenes, the film shows Fanis' relationship with his beloved grandfather as his grandfather recalls the suffering he endured when he was thrown out of Turkey at an early age, and the difficulties the family faced as theyFanis, a 40 year-old astrophysics professor, journeys back to his childhood home in Greece. In affectionate, uplifting scenes, the film shows Fanis' relationship with his beloved grandfather as his grandfather recalls the suffering he endured when he was thrown out of Turkey at an early age, and the difficulties the family faced as they adjusted to life in Greece.… Expand

Director: Tassos Boulmetis

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Runtime: 108 min

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Doris Toumarkine

Spice is full of colorful family moments and flavored with observations like the role of spices in provoking wars. Takis Zervoulakos' elegant camerawork serves up painterly, magical shots of condiments, lavish banquets and mysterious spaces. Read full review

Neil Genzlinger

It does have some sweet touches and a droll sense of humor. Read full review

Derek Elley

Using the familiar device of cuisine as a metaphor for national identity and personal feelings, bitter-sweet pic about a man torn between his ethnicity (Greek) and the country of his birth (Turkey) makes its points lightly and entertainingly, with only a routine third act letting down the package. Read full review

Walter Addiego

There's more than a touch of whimsy in A Touch of Spice, a sentimental Greek offering that's been immensely popular in its home country but doesn't translate well. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

Don't expect to taste anything surprising. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

One big hunk of cinematic moussaka with lots of appetizing shots of food. Read full review

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JamesLaskos

Dec 29, 2016

A Touch Of Spies is one of the best Greek films in recent years. Poweful photography, great characters, exceptional actors and a very emotional music make this masterpiece a delightful piece of entertainment.

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KenR

Apr 25, 2020

Striking production values lift this personal story of displaced family to well above the average. It takes a well-measured look at the political/racial/religious intolerance between Turkey and Greece in post-war Istanbul. Wonderful cinematography, warm performances, a substantial and lushlyStriking production values lift this personal story of displaced family to well above the average. It takes a well-measured look at the political/racial/religious intolerance between Turkey and Greece in post-war Istanbul. Wonderful cinematography, warm performances, a substantial and lushly orchestrated music score, wrapped up in superb production design; combine to ensure an absorbing study of interpersonal relationships. While also offering a unique insight into the philosophy at the heart of traditional cuisine and its special role in keeping families together. With little doubt autobiographical, writer/director Tassos Boulmetis’ fascinating movie is both humorously slightly over the top, and realistically heartfelt. His main characters fit neatly into a metaphoric representation of how politics totally changed the face of a country - altering people’s lives and relationships forever. In 2003 and to this day, this film still holds the record for the largest number of admissions across the nation. Making it one of Greases’ most successful movies, being only second behind ticket sales for the movie blockbuster, Titanic during its Greek release. Recommended for discerning viewing and to those wanting an insight into the unfortunate history of these two countries.… Expand

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Nov 29, 2006

The best popular greek film.

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