The Dam
The Dam

The Dam (1982)

None | Greece | Greek | 115 min
Directed by: Dimitris Makris
6.3

A government-mandated expert on dams and conscientious mechanical engineer arrives at a rain-soaked village somewhere in rural Edessa, to inspect a historical and weather-beaten barrier. Before long, his fears will come true, as a multitude of imperceptible yet very serious hairline cracks throughout the massive construction is bound to lead to a catastrophic dam failure, due to the immense hydrostatic pressure of the accumulated rain-water in the reservoir. And, to make matters worse, corrupt politicians; narrow-minded personal interests; monolithic bureaucracy, and even superstition, stand in the way of a bitter but logical conclusion. Will the all-powerful body of water claim back its land?

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Release Date

Greece
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1982
Greece
(Thessaloniki International Film Festival)
1982-10-06
Greece
(DVD premiere)
2004

Also Known As (A.K.A.)

To fragma
(Original title)
Το φράγμα
Greece

Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Unrated
Violence & Gore
Unrated
Profanity
Unrated
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Unrated
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Unrated