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Christos Georgiou

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Christos Georgiou is a Greek-Cypriot filmmaker known for his work as a director and writer. He has directed several notable films, including "Small Crime" and "Under the Stars." Georgiou's work has been recognized at various film festivals, with "Small Crime" winning the Best Film Award at the Hellenic Film Academy Awards. His unique storytelling style and ability to capture the complexities of human emotions have garnered him critical acclaim in the film industry.

Films

Small Crime

Small Crime

By Christos Georgiou

2008 | 85 min | Crime

Leonidas, the policeman on a small Aegean island, is bored to death. But one morning an island inhabitant is found dead in a well and Leonidas smells a case. Leonidas everyday life consists of putting up prohibition signs on the beach: "No Nudism" and watching Aggeliki's breakfast TV show with the locals. Aggeliki is the most famous daughter on the island and it is part of the daily ritual in the café to watch her show together. Then something happens: Zacharias is found dead in a dry well. The ...

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