"Brutalia, Days of Labour"

Written & Directed by Manolis Mavris

Producers: Annabelle Aronis, George Tsokopoulos, Mando Stathi, Myrto Stathi

Co-producers: Valérie Bournonville, Joseph Rouchop

Director of Photography: Manu Tilinski

Music Composer: Larry Gus

Choreographer: Alexandros Vardaxoglou

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Perfectly identical girls, dressed in military uniforms, work relentlessly. A matriarchal family. An oligarchic society. What would happen if we replaced bees with humans? Anna, a worker bee still in training, observes the universe of the hive she lives in. She strives to comprehend the rules of a tough and competitive society, to integrate and serve the ‘common good.’ However, unable to consent to the violence that surrounds her, she is condemned to utter loneliness and led to a radical decision.

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Selected festivals and screening awards:

-60th Semaine de la Critique, Cannes Film Festival 2021, official selection in competition (Canal+ Best Short Award)

-Drama International Short Film Festival 2021 (Golden Dionysus/Best Film Award, Onassis Film Development Grant, Honorary Mention for Costume -Design, Honorary Mention for Set Design, Fipresci Award)

-ATHENS International Film Festival 2021 (Best Director Award, Special Mention for Art Direction)

-Razor Reel 2021 – Flanders Film Festival (Silver Méliès Best European Short Film Award)

-Ghent International Film Festival 2021 (Special Mention)

-Sitges International Film Festival 2021 (New Visions Award)

-Mecal Pro 2022 – Barcelona International Short and Animation Film Festival (Oblique Grand Prix and Young Jury Award)