This book focuses on the relationship between Nikos Kazantzakis and cinema, a relationship that is examined along two main axes: the Cretan creator's involvement in writing film scripts and the adaptations of his novels into film by various directors and screenwriters.

It presents the scripts written by Kazantzakis during different phases of his creative career (1928, 1931-1932, 1956), attempting a systematic comparative reading of his novels "Christ Recrucified," "The Life and Times of Alexis Zorba," and "The Last Temptation," and their film adaptations, directed by Jules Dassin, Mihalis Kakogiannis, and Martin Scorsese respectively.

The critical reception of the above books and films, as well as the reactions accompanying their respective releases and screenings, are commented upon. Additionally, there is a reference to documentary films related to the life and work of the author, as well as to the film "Kazantzakis" by Yannis Smaragdis.