(2025, Greece, France, 95')
The provocative femininity of Greek mythology projected into contemporary settings is the stylistic hallmark of artist and filmmaker Evi Kalogiropoulou, appreciated for her crafty combination of current themes and archaic atmospheres. In this film, two women, Maria and Eleni, find themselves at the centre of power dynamics within an oil refinery that governs a modern Greek city-state. When the ailing leader must choose a successor, Maria’s unexpected candidacy shakes the established order. This results in a gaudy pop drama infused with rebellion and tension, echoing mythology and social unrest.
Daily 2025
A conversation with Beatrice Fiorentino, delegate of the 40th Critics’ Week