Greek-Swedish Filmmaker Wows at International Film Festivals
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- 20 Jan 2022
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Greek-Swedish actor and filmmaker Nico Falcone Georgiadis’ latest short film, entitled “The Promenade,” tells the stories of seemingly unrelated lives coming together on the same public promenade.
“The film exposes the problems of our time…it’s a reminder of life, and the fact that you never know who’s passing you by,” Georgiadis tells Greek Reporter in an exclusive interview.
“The Promenade,” which has been shown at countless international film festivals across the globe, including England, Brazil, Greece, India, and the US, has received rave reviews.
“The Promenade” is Georgiadis’ second short film
Georgiadis wrote, directed, and starred in the short film, which has a running time of 16 minutes. When asked which role he most enjoyed, Georgiadis stated that he is a “multi-artist” who “loves it all.”
Despite his many talents, the Greek filmmaker had to face many challenges during the process of making “The Promenade.” Not only did he have a very small budget and a limited amount of time to film due the coronavirus, but Georgiadis faced personal tragedy as well when his mother passed away in Greece during production of the film.
“I almost gave up,” Georgiadis admits to Greek Reporter. Yet he somehow found the strength to continue working on the film, which has been nominated for multiple awards at international film festivals.
Georgiadis’ first film, “Whose Reality 2.0?,” focuses on the story of a Greek immigrant taxi driver who has recently lost his daughter and faces discrimination in his new home country.
The film also highlights narratives of the driver’s passengers, who struggle with contemporary issues, including racism, loss, difference, and immigration. Read More…
