Letter to Theo
Lettre à Théo
Synopsis
The filmmaker Théo Angelopoulos died on January 24th, 2012, knocked down by a motorbike on the set of his final film. In his unfinished film, he was telling the destinies of the victims of the Greek crisis. The list of victims of the crisis has only grown longer, this destitution echoing another that Théo had sensed was coming: that of the massive arrival of refugees who find themselves trapped in Greece by the closure of the borders. Yet citizen resistance is being organized and fights every day to bring those in danger of obliteration out of the shadows. Ironically, the ambulance supposed to come to his rescue broke down because budgetary restrictions had made it impossible to maintain the vehicle. The crisis itself killed Théo. This is a letter addressed to him in the form of a film.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dok Leipzig 2018
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Élodie Lélu
- Screenplay & Story
- Élodie Lélu
- Original Title
- Lettre à Théo
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Greece
- Spoken Languages
- French, Persian, Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Blonde, Iota Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Élodie Lélu
Élodie Lélu
Tristan Galand
Philippe Boucq
Isabelle Truc
Department Leadership Roster
Élodie Lélu
Director
Élodie Lélu
Writer
Philippe Boucq
Editor
Isabelle Truc
Producer
Tristan Galand
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Letter to Theo.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Letter to Theo.
list13
More Like Letter to Theo
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Letter to Theo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Letter to Theo about?
The filmmaker Théo Angelopoulos died on January 24th, 2012, knocked down by a motorbike on the set of his final film. In his unfinished film, he was telling the destinies of the victims of the Greek crisis. The list of victims of the crisis has only grown longer, this destitution echoing another that Théo had sensed was coming: that of the massive arrival of refugees who find themselves trapped in Greece by the closure of the borders. Yet citizen resistance is being organized and fights every day to bring those in danger of obliteration out of the shadows. Ironically, the ambulance supposed to come to his rescue broke down because budgetary restrictions had made it impossible to maintain the vehicle. The crisis itself killed Théo. This is a letter addressed to him in the form of a film.
Who directed Letter to Theo?
Letter to Theo was directed by Élodie Lélu.
Who stars in Letter to Theo?
The principal cast of Letter to Theo includes Irène Jacob.
When was Letter to Theo released and how long is it?
Letter to Theo was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.