Greenhouse

Sally, an immigrant youngster, dreams of leaving his small town to play football for Juventus. In order to do so, he must fight the realities of his life that threaten to hold him back.

  • George Georgakopoulos
    Director
    Ifigeneia: no more tears (2019)
  • George Georgakopoulos
    Writer
  • Yorgos Koutsaliaris
    Director of Photography
    Magnetic Fields (2021), Heiropalaistis (2022)
  • Lia Keramari
    Producer
  • Elli Nalmpanti
    Set Designer
    The life and strange surprising adventures of Robinson Crusoe who lived for twenty and eight years all alone on an inhabited island and said it was his (2023)
  • Sonia Maria Kaitatzi
    Costume Designer
  • Enes Achmet Kechagia
    Sound
  • Elias Floudas
    Sound
  • George Georgakopoulos
    Film Editor
  • Grigoris Liolios
    Music
  • Parakevi Chourtsidou
    Makeup Artist
  • Fabricio Muco
    Key Cast
    "Sali"
  • Giorgos Ninios
    Key Cast
    "Mr. Thanasis"
  • Vasilis Koustogiannis
    Key Cast
    "Armando"
  • Stella Papanikolaou
    Key Cast
    "Elianna"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Thermokipio
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 1, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Greece
  • Country of Filming:
    Greece
  • Language:
    Modern Greek (1453-)
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - AUTH School of Film
Director Biography - George Georgakopoulos

George Georgakopoulos was born in Athens, Greece. He started an academic career at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where he finished his doctorate in the department of Civil Engineering. However, he was eventually drawn to motion pictures and enrolled in the School of Film of the Aristotle University. So far, he has participated in a number of film and stage productions, undertaking various crew positions. He has written and directed three short films. Currently, he is writing a script for a feature film with the financial support of the Greek Film Center.

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Director Statement

Greenhouse is a coming of age film that tells a story about resilience, hope, and the pursuit of dreams. With this film, I wished to capture the struggles of a young immigrant teenager who refuses to give up on his dreams, despite the obstacles that he faces. It's a story that hits close to home for me. As someone who has grown up in a foreign country, I can feel firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate the cultural differences and prejudices.
It's a film that I hope will inspire young people and adults
alike to never give up on their dreams, no matter how
difficult the road ahead may be.