Short Films by SNF ARTWORKS Fellows

Once again this summer, ARTWORKS is participating in SNF Nostos and presenting short films by Greek directors who have participated in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Artist Fellowship Program, highlighting the rich dynamism of Greek cinema.

The SNF Nostos ID is required for this event. Admission on a first-come-first-served basis.
Maximum number of participants: 462

Schedule of screenings:

Wednesday, 25 August
16 years old and up

Schoolyard, by Rinio Dragasaki
A short film about everything that doesn’t end when school lets out...
“Schoolyard was filmed quickly and casually in the hot summer of 2013. It was commissioned by the Greek Film Centre and the 3rd Athens Open Air Film Festival. It is an experiment in what can happen when you read Andreas Embirikos while listening to Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out for the Summer.”
Year: 2014
Duration: 10’

Skin, by Manolis Mavris
A man asks himself whether it is too soon or too late to discover his body.
Year: 2019
Duration: 4’

Thursday, 26 August

Kappa, by Kleoniki Stanich
Kappa finds herself in a facility that promotes social integration. Soon enough, she witnesses several attempts at interaction, which lead to a somewhat awkward situation. In response, she adopts a survival mechanism that enables her to move between her fantasy world and reality. Creating her own scenarios, she redefines communication, as well as the borders of where a relationship starts and where it ends.
Year: 2018
Duration: 14’

Friday, 27 August

Washingtonia, by Konstantina Kotzamani
This film is about the palm species Washingtonia, the only species resistant to the red palm weevil. Because its heart is small and dry, and no one likes small, dry hearts. Washingtonia is another name for the hot Athens summer in which giraffes, madame Ellie, a poodle, a birthday cake, and heartbeats coexist.
Year: 2014
Duration: 24’

Saturday, 28 August

Postcards from the End of the World, by Konstantinos Antonopoulos
Trapped in the dysfunction of their family vacation, the last thing Dimitra, Dimitris, and their two young daughters expect to face is the end of the world.
Year: 2019
Duration: 23’

Sunday, 29 August

Copa-Loca by Christos Massalas 
This is the story of Copa-Loca, a summer resort in the off season. Polina is the girl at the heart of Copa-Loca. Everyone cares about her, and she cares about everyone—in every possible way.
Year: 2017
Duration: 14’

Details of the program are likely to change in accordance with the latest COVID-19 health measures.