Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria

Greece, 2013, 100mins (Drama)

Director Michalis Konstantatos

The latest filmic tome to take up residence in Greece's controversial yet compelling 'weird wave' of cinema.

The debut feature for Athenian filmmaker Michalis Konstantantos, Luton is a chilling examination of existential discontent and the capacity for violence that lies beneath the surface of three contrasting and seemingly everyday lives.

Jimmy (Nicholas Vlachakis) is a 17 year-old high school student from a wealthy family. Thirty-something trainee lawyer Mary (Eleftheria Komi) longs for emotional intimacy, while 50-year old family man and Mini Mart proprietor Makis (Christos Sapountzis) is fed up with the monotony of his work and family life. Craving a way out of their stifling collective existential crises, the link between these three characters becomes apparent in the film's chilling and all-too real conclusion.

"The viewer is left longing for more to chew on after being introduced to a new director with an engaging viewpoint." Cineuropa

Written by Michalis Konstantantos & Stelios Likouresis

Produced by Yorgos Tsourgiannis, Christos V. Konstantakopoulos & Fabian Massah

Cast: Nicholas Vlachakis, Eleftheria Komi, Christos Sapountzis, Yota Argyropoulou, Nelly Angelidou

About the Director:

Michalis Konstantatos studied directing at Stavrakos Film School in Athens. Since 2002, he has been directing short films, TV dramas, music videos, experimental short films, video installations for public spaces and theatre plays. He is also the co-founder and director of Blindspot Theatre Company. Luton is his debut feature film.

Greek Synopsis:

Δύο άντρες και μία γυναίκα, διαφορετικών ηλικιών, προσπαθούν να βρουν διέξοδο στα ασφυκτικά αδιέξοδα της ζωή που καθένας τους ζει.