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Still Awake
It's 3 a.m. and Zéz tries not to wake up his mom while getting out of his room to grab a snack. The only thing he didn't expect was to find something else than that - a menace hiding in the dark corners of the kitchen.
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Plot Summary
Still Awake follows the story of Dimitris, a man grappling with his past and the oppressive atmosphere of his small Greek village. Haunted by unresolved traumas and societal pressures, he finds himself on a path of introspection and quiet desperation. The film explores themes of memory, loss, and the search for meaning in a seemingly unchanging world.
Critical Reception
Still Awake received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and Koutsoukos's directorial vision, though some found its pacing to be slow. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its contemplative nature and others finding it too bleak.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its strong visual style and evocative atmosphere.
Acknowledged for its sensitive portrayal of complex emotional themes.
Criticized by some for a deliberate, slow narrative pace.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in the visually striking, yet often melancholic, landscapes of rural Greece, which director Dimitris Koutsoukos intended to mirror the internal state of the protagonist.
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