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Sonata | Short Film

  • Directors & Creators: Written by Theoni Kontrafouri and co-directed with Emmanuel G. Mavros.
  • Source Material: The film is based on the famous poetic monologue “The Moonlight Sonata” (“Η Σονάτα του Σεληνόφωτος”) by the renowned Greek poet Yiannis Ritsos.
  • Production Company: Medea Pictures.
  • Director of Photography: Panos Besis.
  • Cast: Despoina Mavrogianni, Sevastianna Tsani, Vaggelis Tsamis, George Mavros, and Elisavet Tsami.

Overview 

Adapting Ritsos’ legendary literary work, Sonata translates the poem’s deep themes—loneliness, time, memory, the decay of beauty, and the longing for human connection—into a visual cinematic piece. Driven by theatrical imagery and atmosphere, it showcases Kontrafouri’s narrative writing alongside Mavros’ distinct directing style.Here is the information about the short film collaborations between Emmanuel G. Mavros and Theoni Kontrafouri:

Plot & Themes

The film explores themes of psychological tension, hidden motives, and the blurring line between reality and obsession. It relies heavily on tense dialogue, atmospheric cinematography, and intense performances to build suspense within a confined setting.

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