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Concrete Summer

When the relentless urban heat of Greek summer and routine life push Vasilis and Katerina to the edge, a young food courier and a florist who barely make a living, he embarks on an impromptu quest to create an escape for him and Katerina to save the relationship.

  • Damianos Dimitris Branidis
    Director
  • Damianos Dimitris Branidis
    Writer
  • Maciej Ślesicki
    Producer
    Oscar nominated: 'Our Curse' & "The Dress'
  • Warsaw Film School
    Producer
  • Eleni Georgakopoulou
    Key Cast
  • Alexandros Tsitsos
    Key Cast
  • Deniz Güner
    Cinematography
  • Dawid Skiba
    Editing
  • Nadia Gieryng
    Editing
  • Zu Bolikowska
    Sound
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 31, 2026
  • Country of Origin:
    Greece, Poland
  • Country of Filming:
    Greece
  • Language:
    Greek (Modern)
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1,66:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Warsaw Film School
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Damianos Dimitris Branidis

Damianos Branidis screenwriter and director was born and raised in Greece. Shaped by involvement in independent feats including Producing and shooting music videos and short films with friendscollaborators like the surreal short “Time Transfigured” (2023). Studying in Warsaw Film School where he wrote, produced, and directed 2 short films, “The Cross” (2024) and “Concrete Summer” (2025). His work emphasizes lived-in dialogues and performances focused on working class problems. Outside cinema, Damianos enjoys photography, visiting nature and extreme sports

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