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Environment without Nature

A short, dialogue-free documentary, exploring the relationship of urban and natural environment in Attica, Greece.

The position of nature within the city: a delimited space, decor, obstacle, oasis. The massacre of trees as hubris, the digital environment as a temporary refuge, flooding and destruction as nemesis. The return and continuity of nature, with or without humans.

  • Theodoros Thermos
    Director
  • Theodoros Thermos
    Writer
  • Anna Filidou
    Directors of Photography
  • Kostas Kourmpoglou
    Directors of Photography
  • Nikolas Koutsothanasis
    Original Music
  • Simos Tzimo
    Original Music
  • Lefteris Sotiropoulos
    Sound Design
  • Theodoros Thermos
    Editing
  • Stavros Symeonidis
    Sound Mixing & Colour Grading
  • Danae Andronikidou
    Production Assistant
  • Alexander Sikalias
    Drone Operators
  • Vaggelis Pyrpylis
    Drone Operators
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 19, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Greece
  • Country of Filming:
    Greece
  • Language:
    No Dialogue
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - National Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Theodoros Thermos

Theodoros was born and raised in Athens, Greece. He got one BA in Economics and another one in Media & Communication. Currently he works in film production and distribution. His debut visual essay "Environment without Nature" was screened in 14 international film festivals so far, and now he just completed his second short film, "Days off". He is also interested in oral history and theater.

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Director Statement

This is a student film, made with just a camera, a drone and archive footage.

The concept of “environment” is inherently anthropocentric. Humans in the center and everything around them constitutes the environment. In that sense, nature is merely a part of the environment, something separate and foreign to humans. The city is constructed based on this logic.

This perspective conflicts with my belief that humans are part of nature and our lives are intricately connected with it. We are getting more and more alienated from nature, and if we remain this way, we will not survive as a species. Nature, as well as the creatures in harmony with it, will continue to exist though, even without us.

The film may revolve around the city of Athens, Greece, but I believe that the treatment of nature and our bond with it, remains universal.