Synopsis: George was born in Athens. When he was 4 years old, he saw a Karagiozis show for the first time in his life and it was unforgettable for him. When he was 5 years old, his parents, who are bank employees, moved from Greece to Switzerland due to work. When he was 10 years old, his father made him his first berde and so he started performing Karagiozis plays for his friends in Switzerland. He is now 13 years old and lives in Nyon. He performs in English and French in schools and theaters in Nyon. But George’s big dream is to play in Greece, in Greek. The film follows the life and dreams of the little shadow puppeteer in Switzerland, between two cultures, between two homelands.
Year: 2022
Running Time: 1hr 14min
Genre Documentary
Language: Greek (With English Subtitles)
Director: Irina Boiko