Thursday, June 20, 2024, 8:30 PM, Roxie
This wonderful comedy is in Greek (Κάνω τις διακοπές μου!), so I think you may find it helpful to know just a few translations and place names (don’t worry — I promise, no spoilers!).
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ (tattoo): Come and take themThe Summer with Carmen
Demosthenis & Nikitas- “nay” (ναι): yes (very confusing to English speakers!)
- «Αδερφές» (Aderfés): “Sissies” (a play by Nikitas)
- Kastellórizo (Καστελλόριζο): Greek island way to the east, just a mile from the Turkish mainland
- Erétria (Ερέτρια): resort town north of Athens, not to be confused with Eritrea in East Africa
- ΜΟΝΕΜΒΑΣΙΑ (Monemvasia): resort off the Peloponnesos, south of Athens, 6th-century fortress city
- Andros (Άνδρος): the next island north of Mykonos
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The Summer with Carmen Panos, Carmen, Demosthenis |
The story within the story revolves around Demosthenis’ ex, Panos, and his dog Carmen, and I’ll just say that there is definitely material there for a film script. In the course of writing the story, the lines between the writers and the characters frequently blurs, but eventually the hero’s arc is complete. The story within a story angle begins to feel like standing between two mirror walls, losing track of what is the reflection of the reflection of the reflection, but it always circles back to earth, with humor and heart to spare. I absolutely loved this film, definitely a MUST SEE, and am glad to see that it has been picked up for streaming in the United States and elsewhere. If you get a chance, go see this film!
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