ON XERXES’ THRONE
Στον Θρονο Του Ξερξη
Directed by Evi Kalogiropoulou
Greece | 15 minutes | 2022 | Greek
A dystopian workplace at the Perama shipyard. A ban on physical contact has turned human interaction into otherworldly simulations. The suppression of touch has alienated the workers communication transforming the boatyard into a charged landscape of alienation and repressed sensuality beyond stereotypical heteronormative desires. According to local legend, the Persian King Xerxes watched the overwhelming defeat of his fleet from his throne on the rocky peaks of Mount Egaleo, in today’s Perama.
Credits
Director: Evi Kalogiropoulou
Screenplay:Yorgos Teltzidis
Producer: Amanda Livanou
Cinematographer: Evan Maragkoudakis
Sound Design: Leandros Ntounis
Dimitris Demoirakos
Editor: Yorgos Zafiris
Production Designer: Evelina Darzenta
Anna Zotou
Music: Kid Moxie
Cast: Yorgos Mazonakis, Angela Brokou, Myrto Kontoni
Production Company: Neda Film
Curatorial Direction Afroditi Panagiotakou
Onassis Culture Production
Evi Kalogiropoulou
Festivals & Awards
Semaine de la Critique 2022 premiere
AFI Fest
Thessaloniki FF
Queer Lisboa
Athens IFF
Dublin IFF
FESTIVAL DU NOUVEAU CINÉMA
Sarajevo FF
Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival
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