Experiencing Interruptions?

20 Euros

A couple's night out is interrupted by a man in a parking lot, who challenges their perceptions on modern-day masculinity

  • Alexander Machlouzarides-Shalit
    Director
    The Morning After, Leonidas and the Fish
  • Alexander Machlouzarides-Shalit
    Writer
  • Andros Achilleos
    Producer
  • Anthi Kasinou
    Key Cast
    "Eleni"
  • Constantinos Tsitsios
    Key Cast
    "Nick"
  • George Avraam
    Key Cast
    "George"
  • Stavros Patsias
    Key Cast
    "Jimmy"
  • Stephan Metzner
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Cyprus
  • Country of Filming:
    Cyprus
  • Shooting Format:
    Arri Alexa mini
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Carmarthen Bay Film Festival (BAFTA Qualifying)

    Nominee Best Foreign Short
  • Nickel Independent Film Festival (Canadian Screen Award Qualifying)

    Nominated Best Foreign Short
  • Cyprus Horror Society

    Best Thriller, Best Actress, Audience Award
  • Liverpool Indie Awards

    BEST SHORT FILM 2025
  • SHORT to the POINT

    BEST THRILLER
  • Hellenic Film Society Florida

    Audience Award
  • International Short Film Festival Cyprus (European Film Award Qualifying)

    Official Selection
  • Luminary Independent Film Fiesta

    Best Writing
  • Atlanta Greek Film Expo

    Best Writing
  • Film Revolution Fest

    Best Short Film
  • London Frames International Film Festival

    BEST CRIME FILM 2025
  • Absurd Film Festival

    BEST CRIME/THRILLER 2025
  • SHORTED

    NOMINEE
  • CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

    HONOURABLE MENTION
  • Greece International Film Festival

    HONOURABLE MENTION
  • Photopolis festival

    FINALIST
  • Los Angeles Greek Film Festival

    Official Selection
Director Biography - Alexander Machlouzarides-Shalit

Alexander Machlouzarides-Shalit is an award-winning Cypriot Director and Filmmaker. He
was born in New York in 1996 and moved to Cyprus in 2006. He completed a BA (Hons)
Degree in Film Studies at Falmouth University, and an MA in Directing at MetFilmSchool
London.
He has won multiple international awards for his short films. Most notably,"20 Euros", “The
Morning After","Leonidas and the Fish","In the Mood for Food". His films “Leonidas & the Fish” & "20 Euros"can also be found on MUBI and were featured and awarded at
BAFTA, Academy Award & European Film Award qualifying festivals.
In 2023, he received a film grant from the Ministry of Culture for the short film “20 Euros”. It
was Written, Directed & Edited by Alex Machlouzarides-Shalit, produced by A.B. Seahorse
Productions. The film was awarded and praised at many high-ranking international festivals
and was invited by multiple Hellenic Societies of different American States to be screened.
Alex has been the Lead Director and Studio Operator of DIGITAL TV since October 2023,
where he has been leading and creating all the commercials and podcasts produced by the
company. He was the Cyprus Young Lions Film Category Gold winner and country’s
representative at the 2025 Cannes Young Lions awards, as well as leading the juries of film
festivals like the Liverpool Indie Film Festival, leading workshops like the Speed Filmmaking
Workshop at the 2025 Cyprus Film Days. He has been continually writing, directing and
filming short films and music videos as a freelancer.

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Director Statement

In “20 euros”, the central theme is masculinity and violence. I wanted to explore how societal perceptions of masculinity can foster destructive behaviours and how this impacts individuals and their relationships. It is an issue that feels particularly relevant today and I felt it was important to shine a light on it through a compelling and relatable story. It is presented in a realistic manner with natural cinematography by Stephan Metzner and brilliant acting by Anthi Kasinou and Constantinos Tsitsios. The film is grounded and believable, allowing the audience to relate to the characters and ask themselves what they themselves would have done in such a situation. The central theme is lightened by moments of absurdism and comedic plot-twists, hopefully creating a film that is both entertaining and thought provoking.