What We Ask of a Statue is That It Doesn’t Move

synopsis

This poetic film from the streets of Athens mixes colourful imagery with a strong political message. The clash of two worlds – the human world full of dynamism and the world of ancient statues representing tradition and staticism – is depicted with a playful exaggeration in which statues come to life and people turn into statues. We follow a group of young artists and activists organising demonstrations to destroy historical monuments, especially the Parthenon temple, which functions as a metaphor for the old order preventing radical social change. This reveals the relationship between the current political situation in Greece and the doctrine of cultural heritage.

“If statues could talk, what would they say?”

biography

Documentary filmmaker Daphné Hérétakis (1987) lives and works in France and Greece. She holds a Master's degree in Documentary Film from the University of Paris. Her experimental films between documentary and fiction have been presented at international festivals in Cannes, Rotterdam and Sarajevo.

more about film

director:	Daphné Hérétakis
cast:	Grigoria Metheniti, Hélène Chalastanis, Takis Papanastasiou, Dimitris Petimezas, Stamatis Tsibidis, Sotiria Chrysovergi, Katerina Konstantourou, Nikos Ioakeim, Kyveli Zoi, Stavros Moiras, Natacha Efstathiadi
producer:	Jasmina Sijercic, Ethan Selcer, Konstantinos Samaras
script:	Daphné Hérétakis
photography:	Robin Fresson
editing:	Konstantinos Samaras, Jean Costa
sound design:	Alexandre Hecker, Simon Apostolou
skladatel:	Kornilios Selamsis

contact

Daphné Hérétakis / Allonsanfàan Films
daphneheretakis@gmail.com