Listen

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GREECE
Directed by: Maria Douza

Film followed by Q&A with Director

Maria Douza

Thanks to the generosity of the Mirkopoulos family

When deaf teenager Valmira comes to live on her father’s island away from her special Athens school, she faces the possibility of prejudice and discrimination. Bulgarian boy Aris, bullied at school, offers to become her friend and ally. But his status as “other” makes him unwanted company for Valmira.  Instead she mixes up with bullies’ leader Marios, hurting Aris and triggering conflict between the boys. An unexpected turn of events changes the odds for all, making Valmira, at long last, “listen” – not necessarily with her ears – to the truth of those around her as much as of herself.

An impressive second feature by Maria Douza, Listen is making its Canadian premiere at the EUFF 2023.

“[A] rich exploration … [Douza] uses an intimate and delicate approach to the inner worlds of each of the characters.”

Mariana Hristova, Cineuropa

Language:
In Greek and Bulgarian with English subtitles
Genre:
Drama
Runtime:
108 min
YEAR:
2022
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Awards:

  • Bulgarian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards 2018
  • Golden Rose Festival of Bulgarian film: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Critics Gild Award and Audience Award
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