GREEK SHORT STORIES - IN COMPETITION II

13m2
DURATION: 6’ DIRECTOR: Antonis Dimitropoulos

Set against the backdrop of COVID-19 quarantine in the vibrant neighborhood of Exarchia, Athens, "13 Meter Squared" is a short animation film that delves into the lives of emotionally isolated residents in a single apartment building. As each tenant navigates their isolated routines and personal challenges, they are unexpectedly presented with a rare chance to change and break free from their emotional isolation.

Mermaids
DURATION: 15’ DIRECTOR: Lida Vartzioti, Dimitris Tsakaleas

Summer holidays in Greece. A flirt under the scorched sun pushes two opposite friend groups on a journey of sexual discovery, lust, consent, and complete transformation.

Hopepunk
DURATION: 20’ DIRECTOR: Vasiliki Lazaridou

In this anarchic revenge tale, a zombie stashed in Andi’s trunk is their unlikely ally against nationalist taxi drivers.

Wild
DURATION: 16’ DIRECTOR: Eleni Vergeti

“When sleeping women wake, mountains move.” - Chinese proverb

The Wolves Return
DURATION: 20’ DIRECTOR: Stelios Moraitidis

On a snowy rural road, a diverse group of people is confronted with a macabre finding. Two workers set out to lay dirt on an icy road, end up scattering the remains of human bones along the path. In this setting, the workers along with local representatives are called to come up with a solution to the problem they unearthed. Everyone seems to be well aware of the origin of the bones, but nobody wants to reveal the secret locals have been trying to forget.

Ludyas
DURATION: 30’ DIRECTOR: Akis Polizos

The calm surface of the Ludyas river is shattered by an unexpected intruder. Young Minás, gripped by local legend, becomes obsessed with tracking down the mysterious creature that brings fear and unrest to the small tavern.