No Sympathy for the Devil Ending Explained: A modern version of Orpheus and Eurydice. Directed by Dimitris Athanitis, this 1997 science fiction film stars Kostas Kazanas (Orfeus), alongside Lena Kitsopoulou as Euridice, Giorgos Kotanidis as Devil, Panos Thanassoulis as Nobody. With a 6.9/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.

What Happens at the End of No Sympathy for the Devil?

A modern version of Orpheus and Eurydice. A romance in extremes set at a dystopian future by the acclaimed Greek director Dimitri Athanitis. Provocative, already a cult film. After being released from prison, Eurydice gets a job as a waitress but also as a naked model for a mysterious photographer who blackmails her. Orpheus, a cashier at a super market meets her by chance and falls for her at once. When he loses her, he shall travel all the way to hell, to get her back. Dimitri Athanitis's take on the "Orpheus and Eurydice" myth is stylish and sexy. Lena Kitsipoulou is totally magnetic for her fellow characters and the viewer.

Dimitris Athanitis's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Kostas Kazanas (Orfeus)'s journey. A romance in extremes set at a dystopian future by the acclaimed Greek director Dimitri Athanitis.

How Does Kostas Kazanas (Orfeus)'s Story End?

  • Kostas Kazanas: Kostas Kazanas's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
  • Lena Kitsopoulou (Euridice): Lena Kitsopoulou's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
  • Giorgos Kotanidis (Devil): Giorgos Kotanidis's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of No Sympathy for the Devil Mean?

No Sympathy for the Devil's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Kostas Kazanas may feel rushed. Dimitris Athanitis's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.