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“APPLES” AIMING FOR

BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM ACADEMY AWARD

Christos Nikou’s APPLES is the Greek Oscar entry for Best International Feature Film

Greece is standing behind Christos Nikou’s debut, APPLES, an allegory about the loss of memory and identity in contemporary times. The film was recognized at the Venice, Telluride and Toronto film festivals, received great reviews, and has Cate Blanchett serving as Executive Producer with her company Dirty Films. Nikou is a new director whose work adds to Greece’s recent repertory of original and uncompromising stories. Yet, even though it is intended to comment on the collective crises afflicting urban life, APPLES possesses an undeniable intimate, tender and at times humoristic undercurrent. Official Selection – Telluride Film Festival Official Selection – Venice Film Festival Official Selection – Toronto International Film Festival - TIFF Industry Selects Official Selection – Chicago International Film Festival - Winner, Best Screenplay Official Selection – AFI Fest Official Selection – Mill Valley Film Festival Official Selection – Zurich Film Festival Official Selection – Thessaloniki Film Festival - Winner, Best Actor

Christos Nikou, writer/director

SAVE THE DATE: LAGFF will closely follow and support the film team’s endeavor to reach an Oscar nomination, which would mark the second in this category after Yorgos Lanthimos’ DOGTOOTH in 2010. A free virtual screening will be offered on January 17, 2021, in association with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture. The film will remain available for 24 hours, and will include an exclusive pre-recorded interview with the director. Watch APPLES and spread the word! Details on how to register to follow soon.

GREEK SHORT QUALIFIES FOR ACADEMY AWARD

Greek-Swedish director Nicolas Kolovos’ INDEX is up for the best live action short film Oscar

Dana is on the run with his family. The boat that will smuggle them to Europe is ready for departure but his son, Alan, refuses to leave the truck. Dana discovers that Alan is stuck with his index finger in the truck body. The panic rises at Dana and in his desperation he is faced with a terrible choice. Nicolas Kolovos’ film deals with the refugee crisis in a fresh and unexpected way.  INDEX will be available for view along APPLES with a pre-recorded interview with the director. Details coming up!

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