Theodoros Angelopoulos (Athens, April 27, 1935 – Piraeus, January 24, 2012) was a Greek film director, screenwriter, and producer, considered one of the most influential filmmakers of modern cinema. His style is distinctive for its slow and contemplative pace, the use of long, complex sequence shots, and the exploration of themes such as history, memory, exile, and borders, often intertwined with the troubled history of contemporary Greece. He achieved international fame with the epic film *The Travelling Players* (1975), a portrayal of 20th-century Greek history. His career is marked by acclaimed works and prestigious awards, including the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival for *Landscape in the Mist* (1988), the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival for *Ulysses' Gaze* (1995), and his ultimate recognition with the Palme d'Or, which he received in 1998 for his masterpiece *Eternity and a Day*. His visual language and philosophical depth have left an indelible mark on world cinema.