THE CITY NEVER SLEEPS

GREECE | 1984 | COLOR | DCP | 95’ | GREEK

Forty-one years after its first screening, Andreas Tsiliifonis' legendary and timeless cult film, his only feature-length work and hard to find until now, returns to the big screen more dazzling than ever, thanks to the impressive 4K digital restoration that the director worked feverishly on for years and one which you will enjoy for the first time. Time to lose ourselves in the nocturnal boulevards of this authentic, captivating, modern romantic-noir, an exquisitely atmospheric farewell to an entire generation. The film tells the story of a sailor, old rocker and biker. In the early 1980s, he returns after 20 years at sea to find out what happened to his little brother who was killed in a fight. He fixes his abandoned 1939 BSA and hits the road. But nothing is the same anymore. His friends changed, the girls got married, the motorcycles have become beasts. And he is now too old to rock 'n' roll, too young to die. Christos Kalavrouzos, Takis Moshos, Olia Stefanidou, Sakis Boulas, Nicos Ziagos are the unforgettable cast. Special mention to Christos Triantafillou, responsible for one of the most beautifully photographed Greek films. L.K.

Greek premiere of the 4K digital restoration of the film, in attendance of the director and the filmmakers.

DIRECTOR: Andreas Tsilifonis
SCREENWRITERS: Andreas Tsilifonis, Manina Zouboulaki
DoP: Christos Triantafillou
MUSIC: Giannis Kostidakis
EDITOR: Dina Gourioti

PRINCIPAL CAST: Christos Kalavrouzos, Olia Stefanidou, Takis Moshos, Nicos Ziagos, Sakis Boulas, Dinos Makris

ANDREAS TSILIFONIS
A multifaceted man of entertainment and advertisement, he has been a lyricist and composer, screenwriter and director. He has been active in the field of communications for more than 40 years, initially as a director and later as a producer of advertising films, having founded Central Athens Film Productions. He is a member and vice-president of the Media Producers Association (PACT).

FILMOGRAPHY
1984 The City Never Sleeps