The Stoas
1997, English. Directed by Robert Beavers.
In order to know virtue, we must first acquaint ourselves with vice.
The title refers to the colonnades that led to the shady groves of the ancient Lyceum, here remembered in shots of industrial arcades, bathed in golden morning light, as quietly empty of human figures as Atget’s survey photos. The rest of the film presents luscious shots of a wooded stream and hazy glen, portrayed with the careful composition of 19th century landscape painting. An ineffable, unnameable immanence flows through the images of The Stoas, a kind of presence of the human soul expressed through the sympathetic absence of the human figure.
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- 0h 24m
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- English
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- Released
- 11 October 1997
- Country
- Greece
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1983 · 6.0/10
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The Stoas: quick answers
What should I watch before The Stoas?
Watch Ruskin (1974), AMOR (1980), Efpsychi (1983), and Wingseed (1985) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Stoas?
Next in the series: Sotiros (2000), The Ground (2001), and The Hedge Theater (2002).
Is The Stoas worth watching?
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How long is The Stoas?
The Stoas runs 24 minutes (0h 24m).
Does The Stoas have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Stoas on?
The Stoas isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 October 1997. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Stoas?
If you liked The Stoas, try As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty, Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20, Baraka.
Who directed The Stoas?
The Stoas (1997) was directed by Robert Beavers.