Blind Sun (2015)
Directed by Joyce A. Nashawati

Mystery

Film Synopsis

Greece is the grip of a fierce heat wave when Ashraf returns to his country.  An unpleasant encounter with the police results in his identity papers being confiscated.  Turbulent times seem to be just over the horizon.  Ashraf arrives at a luxurious villa, which he to take care of whilst its wealthy owners - Glles and his wife - are away.  Here he enjoys a placid life, luxuriating in the swimming pool when he is not busy with his chores.  Around him, the whole country teeters on the brink of anarchy...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Joyce A. Nashawati
  • Script: Joyce A. Nashawati
  • Photo: Giorgos Arvanitis
  • Cast: Ziad Bakri (Ashraf Idriss), Mimi Denissi (Katerina), Louis-Do de Lencquesaing (Gilles), Yannis Stankoglou (Le policier), Laurène Brun (Alice), Gwendoline Hamon (Elisabeth), Yiorgos Gallos (Le prêtre), Theodoros Kandiliotis (Le deuxième policier), Andreas Marianos (Le berger), Sarah Krebs (La chanteuse), Adrian Dannatt (Drunk Gentleman), Vangelis Papatzanakis (Police Officer), Giorgos Siolas (Drunk Gentleman), James Velaise (Drunk Gentleman)
  • Country: France / Greece
  • Language: French / Greek / English
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 88 min

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