The film was chosen by the Selection Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the Greek film that will represent our country at this year’s Oscars.
“One day the past will surprise us with the power of its relevance. This will not change, but we will have our minds.” Eva Nathena opens “Phonissa” with these words of Odysseus Elitis from his study “The Magic of Papadiamantis”.
His first film after a varied and long career as a theater producer and costume designer is undoubtedly the Greek film of the year.
From the first moment “killer” conquered the audience, collected high reviews. Now his movie Eva Nathena After the Selection Committee of the Ministry of Culture selected the Greek film that will represent our country at this year’s festival, it is preparing to spread its wings abroad. Academy Awards.
According to the Ministry of Culture, on Tuesday afternoon “The Selection Commission of the Greek film that will represent our country during the Oscar competition met.
Details in the statement:
The plot of “Killer”.
On a dystopian island in Greece circa 1900, Hadoula, the widow of Ioannou Fragu, is a woman who has learned to survive in a male-dominated, patriarchal society, where she continues to endure the things her mother has bequeathed to her – harsh caning, humiliation and humiliation. the inferior fate of woman.
Hadoula is rebelling inside, and it won’t be long before the same happens outside. The victims of his madness are the little girls of the island, whom he frees by taking their lives from the social and economic burden of their existence.
Everything comes to light and he leaves his house to take refuge in nature. No matter how well he dictates his morals, his chronic trauma follows him everywhere. The end comes as salvation.
Actors
He plays the lead roles in the film Karabeti walnut tree and Maria Protopappa. Rounding out the main roles are: Elena Topalidou, Penelope Tsilika, Georgianna Dallara, Christos Stergioglou, Dimitris Imellos, Christina Maksouri, Olga Damani, Agoritsa Oikonomou, Michalis Oikonomou, Veronika Davaki, Niki Papandreou, Mania Papadasilissso Gallissas, Mania Papadimisissor Gallisso.
Filming was done in Athensbut also with its awe-inspiring views Laconic Manihis Crete and his Skiathosfrom his particular homeland Alexandrou Papadiamantis.