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Greedy for Everything
The avaricious Athenian, Fanouris Karababas, forbids his daughter to marry her beloved and behaves cruelly to his wife. But she persuades him that he suffers from a rare disease.
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Plot Summary
This short documentary explores the pervasive nature of greed in various aspects of society. It examines how the pursuit of wealth and possessions can influence individual behavior and societal structures. The film presents a series of vignettes and commentary highlighting instances of avarice and its consequences.
Critical Reception
As a short, archival documentary from 1952, "Greedy for Everything" did not receive widespread critical reviews or audience reception in the modern sense. Its availability is primarily within film archives and for academic study.
What Reviewers Say
Explores the societal impact of avarice and materialism.
Presents observational commentary on human desire for wealth.
Offers a historical perspective on the theme of greed.
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Fun Fact
While the director is listed as unknown, the film's existence points to a period when many short documentaries were produced for educational and industrial purposes, often with less emphasis on individual directorial credit.
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