As Far as the Sea

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As Far as the Sea

ΜΕΧΡΙ ΤΗ ΘΑΛΑΣΣΑ

1 hour 48 minutes – 2019 – Documentary

In the rehabilitation unit of an Athenian trauma hospital, victims of serious accidents struggle to walk again… or at least return to an autonomous existence. Divided between hope and acceptance, they offer us a glimpse into the depths of human condition.

CREDITS

DIRECTOR:Marco Gastine
SCREENPLAY: Marco Gastine
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Yannis Misouridis
EDITING: Chronis Theocharis
MUSIC: Nikos Veliotis
SOUND: Antonis Samaras

LOS ANGELES GREEK FILM FESTIVAL
Orpheus Award for Best documentary film
THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
Official Selection

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