Despina Tomazani

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Filmization of Theodor Kallifatide’s autobiographical novel Foreigners, which, under the direction of Johan Bergenstråhle, became one of the first films about post-emigration to Sweden.

In 1970, Theodor Kallifatides came out with the autobiographical novel Foreigners , which portrays some Greek immigrants in Stockholm with the young Stelios in the lead role. Director Johan Bergenstråhle stuck to the story of the Greeks’ encounter with Swedish society and decided to make a film of the novel. He wrote the script together with Kallifatides and the film became one of the first films about post-war immigration to Sweden.Read More »

Through a rich tapestry of characters, Christofis creates an ode to the Hellenic Diaspora. Rafailidis noted that the film was “the result of a serious reflection on the grave Greek past and its uncertain historical destiny”.Read More »

Synopsis:
The diary of the life and death of a group of “amoral” young people, who have reached the point of no return and seek something to believe in and to die for. Their behavior brings them to the attention of the State. A discreet surveillance begins. A vigilante group monitors their House. It’s headed by a nameless blond man, who waits…
The film is a study of the new face of world fascism. It is a story of joy and tender love; a music of death, an evocation of colors, sweet violence and laughter.The story of four people who might be your neighbors, who choose to die senselessly behind their stolen shotguns, flinging their harsh, mocking laughter in your face.Read More »