Bitter September (2022)
September 2018, a terrible assassination takes place in the center of Athens. Zak Kostopoulos, human rights activist and drag queen, is killed in the middle of the day in a busy street. At that moment, Sophia Farantatou is preparing a film about Zak who is her childhood friend. She decides to confront his absence and make this film as a tribute to her friend, a victim of extremism and hatred on a daily basis. With the images at her disposal, she proposes a narrative highlighting the qualities of Zak, a recognized activist and an artist who, beyond his absence, continues to influence her life.
Director:
Sophia Farantatou
Writer:
Sophia Farantatou
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Zak Kostopoulos as (Archive Footage) |
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Sophia Farantatou as (Herself) |
| Directing | Sophia Farantatou | Director |
| Camera | Sophia Farantatou | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Lenny Moreau | Sound |
| Editing | Olivia Frey | Editor |
| Writing | Sophia Farantatou | Screenplay |
| Visual Effects | Sophia Farantatou | Animation |