Kino Kosova, 20.–24.9.2023

Digger + Q&A

23. Sep, 21:45Kino REX

Director	Georgis Grigorakis
Duration	95 min
Language	OV Greek, English
Genre	Fiction
Cast	Vangelis Mourikis, Argyris Pandazaras, Sofia Kokkali
Country	Greece, France
Year	2020
Distributor	The Match Factory

Synopsis

A slow burning contemporary Western about a native farmer who lives and works alone in a farmhouse in the heart of a mountain forest in Northern Greece. For years now, he has been fighting with an expanding industrial Monster digging up the forest, disturbing the lush flora and threatening his property. Yet, the greatest threat comes with the sudden arrival of his young son, after a twenty year separation. They turn into enemies under one roof. Father and son confront each other head on, with nature as their only observer, a showdown that ultimately yields an unexpected redemption for both.

Official trailer

Biography

Georgis was born and raised in Greece. He studied Social Psychology in the UK before he completed an ma in Directing Fiction at the National Film and Television School (nfts) in 2012. Since 2007, he has been
writing and directing short films, which have garnered critical acclaim, have been screened in more than 100 international festivals worldwide and won over 20 awards. His shorts have been distributed theatrically in France and Greece, as well in international tv channels, and dvd magazines and vod (http://www.georgisgrigorakis.com/films/)
Digger is his first feature. It was developed through Nipkow, Cannes Cinefondation Residency, and the Sundance Screenwriters Workshop. It is produced by fellow director and producer Athina Rachel Tsangari (Haos Film, GR), co-produced by Gabrielle Dumon (Le Bureau, FR) and executive produced by Christos V. Konstantakopoulos (Faliro House, gr) and Michael Weber (Match Factory, DE), who also represents the film for International Sales.