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Gorgonà, Evi Kalogiropoulou’s Debut, Bows at Venice Critics’ Week

Early reviews single out a myth-steeped, female-led revenge drama set in a petrol-scarce Greek enclave.

Overview

  • The feature premiered on August 31 in Venice’s International Film Critics’ Week with a 95-minute runtime.
  • The story follows Maria (Melissanthi Mahut) and Eleni (Aurora Marion) within a male-dominated fief controlled by petrol boss Nikos (Christos Loulis).
  • Critics describe a stylised, genre-blending aesthetic shaped by Kalogiropoulou’s music-video background and DP Giorgos Valsamis’ cinematography.
  • Mythic and supernatural motifs, including Medusa echoes and destructive fire power, are deployed as metaphors for resistance to patriarchal violence.
  • Production credits include Greece’s Neda Film with partners Blue Monday, Kidam and Blonde, with Playtime Group handling international sales.