The Heart of the Beast

Followed by discussion with Renos Haralambidis moderated by film historian Foster Hirsch

Dir. Renos Haralambidis. 2005. 82 mins. 35mm. In Greek with English subtitles. With Renos Haralambidis, Giorgos Voultzatis, Mano Vakousis, Tina Thliveri, Mara Darmousli. Upon completion of his military obligation, Stefanos owns only debts left by his deceased mother. Job opportunities are non-existent, and his girlfriend has ditched him. Two childhood friends convince him that robbing a bank will solve all their problems. The robbery and its aftermath offer a hilarious look at the foibles of contemporary Greece. Based on a best-selling novel by Petros Tatsopoulos, The Heart of the Beast moves between detective film noir, bittersweet comedy, and poetic cinema. 

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