He's a garbage man who calls himself an eco-warrior. Then karma writes him a fat check.
Zacharias is a sanitation worker on an island, and his job is to clean the streets and beaches. He does not accept the label of garbage collector and says that he is the man who protects the environment. No one takes Zacharias seriously and everyone considers him a "loser." Most people hate him and chase him away, but the police officer hates him the most because he discredits his honor and reputation. His only friend is Giorgakis, who wants to teach him karate so he can defend himself. A sudden stroke of luck makes Zacharias rich. This angers his persecutors even more, who seek new ways to hurt him, now setting their sights on his money...
Acting
Sotiris Tzevelekos commits fully to the pathetic protagonist.
Writing
Satire of honor culture in a tiny island society.
Director
Giorgos Papakostas
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of countless Greek VHS-era comedies shot quickly for the home video market, rarely seen outside Greece.
The film mocks Greek concepts of 'filotimo' (honor) by showing a man destroyed by others' obsession with reputation.
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