This films works on so many levels full of parables and messages on the perils of accumulated debt, and a depiction of the descent of a mostly decent man who was proud, with love for art and never happy to compromise with second best. Now over-borrowed to maintain his passion from ruthless lenders he is in real trouble.
In the backdrop of Greek economy collapsing from over-borrowing from ruthless lenders in a film where duty is questioned, in a society which is now blended with endogenous and newcomers trying to figure out what is the true identity of a Greek in an era where the simplest problems such as tying ones shoelaces seem impossible to solve...
The assured direction of Alexis Alexiou and performances from the always brilliant Stelios Mainas but also supporting cast, this was a true gem to find.