PENGUINS
A short film by Dimitris Zachos
2012 / Greece / 14' / DCP / Color
2:35 / Language: Greek (English / French Subtitles)
A father close to retirement with his two sons, try to adjust and manage their daily lives, within a dire economic situation. Everyone reacts in their own way . They collide with each other and each one with himself trying to keep the consistency of their family and be able to cope.
Based on the awarded short story by Christos Economou "Penguins outside the accountants office".
CAST
Yannis Karamfilis
Thanasis Nakos
Kimonas Kouris
CREDITS
Director / Writer: Dimitris Zachos
Director of Photography: Konstantinos Koukoulios
Art Director / Costume Designer: Danai Elefsinioti
Editor: Smaro Papaevangelou
Music: Babis Papadopoulos
Sound Design & Mix: Thanasis Kafetzis
Producer: Giannis Sotiropoulos
FESTIVALS / AWARDS
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Naoussa International Short Film Festival 2013
Special Mention for Southeastern Europe Talents
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Thessaloniki International Short Film Festival 2012
“Cinematic Achievement Award”
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International Film Festival of Patras 2012
Distinction for "Social injustice and dignity during the crisis"
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Hellas Film Box Berlin 2015
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Microμ Festival 2013
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Brussels Short Film Festival 2013 - "Next Generation"
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Regensburg Short Film Week 2013 - Special Program “Greece"
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Leiden International Short Film Festival (LisFE) 2013
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International Student Film Festival in Belgrade 2013
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International Short Film Festival of Tabor, Croatia 2013
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Short film festival Cinefiesta in Puerto Rico 2013
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Athens International Film Festival 2012
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International Short Film Festival of Drama 2012
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London Greek Film Festival 2012