Private Project

BIRTHDAY

Marios, a young man with cerebral palsy, is waiting for his uncle, with his mother at home, to celebrate together his 22nd birthday. But the arrival of his uncle, with his new girlfriend, will upset the family and create a suffocating atmosphere in the place.

  • Dimitris Katsimiris
    Director
  • Dimitris Katsimiris
    Writer
    My Suicide, The Foetus
  • Dimitris Katsimiris
    Producer
    Birthday
  • Arietta Moutousi, Ilias Valasis, Chrisothemis Amanatidi, Thomas Chavianidis
    Key Cast
    Birthday
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    ΓΕΝΕΘΛΙΑ
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 31, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Greece
  • Country of Filming:
    Greece
  • Language:
    Modern Greek (1453-)
  • Shooting Format:
    digital 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Drama International Film Festival 2016
    Drama, Greece
    Greece
    September 21, 2016
    Greek Premiere
    Best Actor Award
  • Ichill International Film Festival July 2016
    Manila
    Philippines
    July 27, 2016
    Asia
    Best Actor Award
  • Canadian Diversity Film Festival July 2016
    Toronto
    Canada
    August 1, 2016
    Official Selection
  • Chandler International Film Festival August 2016
    Arizona
    Chad
    August 31, 2016
    Official Selection
  • 11th Cyprus International Film Festival(Pafos) 2016
    Pafos
    Cyprus
    September 21, 2016
    Cyprus
    Honorary Mention
  • AIFF- Athens International Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    September 25, 2016
    Athens Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Accolade Global Film Competition August 2016
    La Jolla
    United States
    September 8, 2016
    La Jolla Premiere
    Award of Merit(Disability Issues)
  • 1th International Film Festival of Kinosmena(Belarus) 2016
    Minsk
    Belarus
    September 23, 2016
    Belarus Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Micro μ Festival 2016
    12 cities(Athens, Paris, NY, Chania,Rhodes etc)
    Greece
    October 1, 2016
    New York 'n' Paris Premiere
    Winner - Favourite Short Film
  • 14th International Short & Independent Film Festival2016
    DHAKA
    Bangladesh
    December 5, 2016
    Bangladesh Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Digital Athens Film Festival 2017
    Athens
    Greece
    February 28, 2017
    Best Actress Award
  • *Best International Short Film & Best Screenplay at Hollywood Verge Film Awards 2017
    USA
    United States
    February 13, 2017
    Best International Short Film & Best Screenplay
Distribution Information
  • Dimitris Katsimiris
    Country: Greece
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Dimitris Katsimiris

Dimitris Katsimiris was born and raised in Rhodes. He has studied and worked as a social worker. In recent years he lives and works in Athens as an actor, writer and director in theater. He has written two plays. 'Birthday' is his first short film.

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Director Statement

A film should be like a pebble in your shoes. 'Lars Von Trier'