Greenhouse / Thermokipio
country, year
Greece, 2023
genre
drama
running time
18’
directed by
George Georgakopoulos
languages
Greek
subtitles
Slovene subtitles
about the film
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.
director’s 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.”
- George Georgakopoulos for FilmFreeway
about the author
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. But his passion for motion pictures led him to enroll in the School of Film at the Aristotle University. So far, he has participated in a number of film and stage productions, undertaking various crew positions. He has also 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.
festivals and awards
- 6th Drama International Film Festival (Greece) – Best Male Performance
- 29th Athens International Film Festival (Greece)
- 13th International Micro μ Festival (Greece) – Best Screenplay
- 64th Thessaloniki International Film Festival (Greece)
- 5th Cinemira International Children’s and Youth Film Festival (Hungary)
- 26th Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People (Greece)
- 22st Dhaka International Film Festival (Bangladesh)
- 41st BUFF Malmö Film Festival (Sweden)
- 9th Greek Film Festival in Berlin (Germany)
filmography
- Lost Treasure, 2017
- Ifigeneia: no more tears, 2019
- Greenhouse, 2023