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Greenhouse

Sali, a young man of Albanian origin, has dropped out of school and works at greenhouses. He wants to save enough money to go through the tryout process at the Juventus Academy. But to make his dream come true, he must first overcome a series of hurdles in his harsh daily life.

  • 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"
  • Yiannis Mochlas
    Key Cast
    "Priest"
  • Nikolas Marakopoulos
    Key Cast
    "Coach A"
  • Michalis Sionas
    Key Cast
    "Coach B"
  • Orestis Paliadelis
    Key Cast
    "Armandos' Friend"
  • Sylvia Tsompanaki
    Key Cast
    "Armandos' Girlriend"
  • Anna Sotiroudi
    Key Cast
    "Clerk A"
  • Marios Mevouliotis
    Key Cast
    "Clerk B"
  • DImitris Tsilinikos
    Key Cast
    "Police Officer A"
  • Giannis Angelakis
    Key Cast
    "Police Officer B"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Thermokipio
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 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 FILM SCHOOL THESSALONIKI GREECE
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • 46th Drama International Film Festival
    Drama
    Greece
    September 6, 2023
    Best Male Performance
  • 29th Athens International Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    October 5, 2023
  • 13th International Micro μ Festival

    Greece
    October 14, 2023
    Best Screenplay
  • 5th Cinemira International Children's and Youth Film Festival
    Budapest
    Hungary
    November 21, 2023
  • 64th Thessaloniki International Film Festival
    Thessaloniki
    Greece
    November 6, 2023
  • 26th Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People
    Pyrgos
    Greece
    December 8, 2023
  • 22st Dhaka International Film Festiva
    Dhaka
    Bangladesh
    January 20, 2024
  • 41st BUFF Malmö Film Festival
    Malmö
    Sweden
    March 14, 2024
  • 26th Motovun Film Festival
    Gorski Kotar
    Croatia
    July 26, 2024
  • 18th Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (U.S.A.)
    Los Angeles
    United States
  • 21st Alicante Film Festival (Spain)
    Alicante
    Spain
Distribution Information
  • gkp images
    Distributor
    Country: Greece
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 two 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.