Panorama of Greek Cinema at the Avalon: A Special Movie

The Embassy of Greece in collaboration with the Greek Film Center presents on Wednesday, April 4 at 8:00pm

"Burning Heads" - based on the hit stage play "To Gala"

Directed by Giorgos Siougas
Duration: 99 min
Language: Greek and Russian with English subtitles
Released in 2011

Synopsis
Based on the hit stage play "To Gala" by Vassilis Katsikonouris, "Burning Heads" offers an insightful perspective into the life of a family of immigrants living in today's Athens.  Lefteris, a 20 year old bordering on schizophrenia, is indulged by his overprotective mother Rina as he lives life through his memories of childhood in the Russian countryside. In contrast, his older brother Antonis rejects his roots and follows his ambition as he prepares for a new life with his boss' daughter Natasa.  When Antonis brings home his Greek bride-to-be, the family dynamics are unraveled as each one is forced to face reality and deal with the issues that haunt them.

About the Director
Giorgos Siougas was born in Athens, Greece in 1975. He studied film making at the London Film School (LFS). Giorgos has been directing prime-time mini-series for Greek television since 2003. He has also directed award-winning short films and several commercials. “Burning Heads” is his first feature film.

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