Mikres Afrodites - DVD rip 1963
Greek | 1:31:36 | Video Bitrate: 1508 kb/s | Framerate: 23.97 | 576x432 | MP3, 148 kbit/s | 1000 MB
Drama/Romance | RS.com Optional subtitles: English and Spanish.

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Nikos Koundouros’ 1963 adaptation of the Longus’ ancient text “Daphnis and Chloe” into a moody, existentialist dissection of erotic obsession will invigorate those who love avant-garde cinema while disturbing those who are uncomfortable with the subject of youth sexuality.
Set in 200 BC, the story follows a group of male shepherds who arrive at a seaside location populated entirely by women. They are the wives of the local fishermen, who are all out at sea.
There is relatively little contact between the groups, with two exceptions. The youngest member of the shepherds, a boy named Skymnos, begins a near-silent relationship with the girl Chloe that fumbles and bumbles slowly into their mutual discovery of love and sex. (If you have problems with films about kids inching towards sexual maturity, this film will tilt your “ick” factor.)
Then there is an older shepherd, Tsakalos, who becomes infatuated with the beautiful Arta. Her husband is away at sea and she is occupying her time trapping birds in nets, only to set them free immediately. Unlike the younger pair, this duo embarks on a series of enigmatic conversations that seem closer in spirit to Antonioni or Resnais instead of Longus.



Shot entirely in black and white Young Aphrodites recreates the pulsating sexual awakening of a boy whose simplistic world is shattered to pieces when passion is discovered. Avoiding unnecessary dialog while relying on sumptuous vistas from the unknown island pic creates a distinctive exotic feel.
Similar to Visconti's classic La Terra Trema (1948) pic also relies on the presence of local fishermen whose acting provides a sense of authenticity. Additionally, where dialog is absent cinematographer Giovanni Varriano enhances pic's exotic aura by focusing on the island's natural beauty (lines are sporadic and intentionally kept to a minimum).
Pic's pacing, however, is surprisingly consistent and in sync with the pervading sense of melancholy Koundouros favors. The introduction of a secondary plot where an older couple imitates the sexual game the young protagonists play is unexpected yet logical - the older couple's deeds are obviously symbolic.Young Aphrodites' greatest accomplishment however is the perfect blending of music with visuals. Traditional Greek instruments are used for the creation of a powerful soundtrack which not only compliments the narrative but at times has a role of its own.

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