With a great deal of favourable press coverage leading up to it, The Big Father feature film opened in cinemas across Greece on Friday 10 May 2024.
It was very exciting for the cast and crew to attend a full house for the first screening to the public at the Studio Newstar Art Cinema in Athens. Overall, the film was very well received by the audience. Much of the anecdotal feedback on the night was that people enjoyed the film and were affected by the themes. We’re always encouraged when our films leave people thinking more deeply about what they’ve seen.
One of The Top 5 Films to Watch
The film was included in the top 5 films to watch out for this summer in Greek cinemas, alongside Planet of the Apes by efsyn.gr.
The Big Father is billed as a black comedy highlighting modern social issues from the viewpoint of a man facing his demons which ultimately lead to his moral demise. What stands out is the well worked character of the protagonist, Angelos, and how the lead actor was able to embody him and portray his ethical decline.
View The Big Father trailer (English sub-titles)
Reflecting Family Life in Greece
On the Greek Mera Me Xroma TV discussion show, Nikos Pantelidis (Angelos) discussed how The Big Father reflected what has been happening to families in Greece due to financial difficulties and the stress caused by the Covid lockdowns, namely that domestic violence has increased. He said that writer/director, Konstantinos Stragalinos’s almost prophetic vision means that the film is very relevant right now.
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Where to see the film in Greece
Studio Newstar Art Cinemas across Greece are showing The Big Father throughout summer 2024.
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