Digger (2020 film)
Digger is a 2020 Greek drama film directed by Georgis Grigorakis.[1] It had its world premier screening as part of the Panorama section at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival,[2] where it won the independent jury International Confederation of Art Cinemas Art Cinema Award for Panorama 2020.[3]
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| Directed by | Georgis Grigorakis |
| Produced by | Athina Rachel Tsangari Maria Hatzakou Chrysanthi Karfi Koi |
| Written by | Georgis Grigorakis |
| Starring | Vangelis Mourikis Argyris Pandazaras Sofia Kokkali |
| Music by | Michalis Moschoutis |
| Cinematography | Giorgos Karvelas |
| Edited by | Thodoris Armaos |
Production company | Haos Film |
| Distributed by | The Match Factory |
Release date |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | Greece |
| Language | Greek |
Plot
Nikitas is a father who lives in rural northern Greece, where a mining company threatens the natural landscape and disturbs his daily life. His son, Johnny, visits unexpectedly after a 20 year absence, bringing a whole other tension to Nikitas' life, when he discovers his wife has died. His son now demands his half of his inheritance, causing tension.[4]
Cast
- Vangelis Mourikis as Nikitas
- Argyris Pandazaras as Johnny
- Sofia Kokkali as Mary
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 70th Berlin Film Festival | Panorama Audience Award | Digger | Nominated | [2] |
| 2020 | CICAE - Art Cinema Award | Berlinale Panorama | Digger | Won | [3] |
References
- "Digger". Cineuropa. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- "Digger". Berlinale. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
- Digger by Georgis Grigorakis Wins the Art Cinema Award at the Berlinale Panorama 2020, retrieved 4 March 2020
- Cineuropa: Digger by Georgis Grigorakis, retrieved 4 March 2020
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