Giannis in the Cities – GIFFT Calgary

Giannis in the Cities – GIFFT Calgary

In 1949, Giannis, the son of a rebel, is six years old when he is torn from his natural environment and deported to the Childcare Cities, educational camps set up during the Greek Civil War, a world where ideas and desires are manipulated.
His dreams turn into nightmares, and a dark feeling for his father slowly inhabits his heart. It’s only as an adult that he manages to redefine his existence and decides to go and meet his father … The true story of writer Giannis Atzakas.

Duration: 1:30′

This screening includes the short film:

A Hard Working Robber

A Greek Short film that shows the impact of the economic crisis on a robber who has to work in order to get some money instead of stealing.

Director: Michael Fenaris

Duration: 00:13′

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