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Browse 43 movies from Panorama Film School of A.U.Th.
A philosopher who deals with the stream of skepticism wakes up one day and things are not as usual. There is an apparent disturbance in the Light. Determined to investigate what is happening, he is faced with strange and unpredictable events. The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.
May 2021
Victoria turns 23 today. She can no longer stand the distance that exists between her and the rest of the people. She has found the solution that will remove her from soul-destroying human interactions. Today is the big day. Everything looks the same, she has not doubted her decision. Is a chance encounter enough to bring her closer to humanity? Change everything? The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.
Vicious circles, mind games and black shadows. A young girl stands alone in front of a white canvas. Anxieties and fears spread across the canvas. Lost in space and time, she is looking for her way back, but in reality every journey ends where it started. The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.
I hear! An active verb but rare at the time us. What if all these voices were heard? What would happen if you were really listening too? And if they told you they would listen to you would you speak up or stay silent? The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.
Stelios is ready to make a love confession to Victoria, the girl he likes and they work together every day, remotely. He tries to find the words to finally tell her. Difficulties in connection, however, make this task even more difficult. Will he finally be able to tell her or will he miss his last chance? The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.
Maria turns 20 and has a party with friends at home. As the party continues, she retreats and climbs the roof alone. Memories from last year's Birthday begin to flood her thoughts and the trip down memory lane begins. How much something that has long since ended can hurt us. Because we dwell on thoughts of things that don't exist. Acceptance of the past and reconciliation with what happened is now all we ask. PS: "I take pictures to remember. I write to remember. I don't like to forget, I often reminisce, I always try to remember." The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.
In a modern transitional age, an invisible itinerant musician lends us his gaze. Clinging to classical values and symbols of art that carry the glamor of a past, he wishes through Mozart's last scores to reconstruct and interpret a "requiem" for the end of an era. The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.
As a girl opens her eyes and wakes up in a vast forest, a voice announces that she is part of a simulation, artificially shaped by scientists from the future. The girl, refusing to believe her, hurries to escape unsuccessfully. This virtual world is her only memory and the way out of it assumes that the girl will succeed in recalling her real life. This is the last hope for the experiment to be successful and for the girl to regain her life. Will he be able to remember or will he be disconnected? The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.
a house. two people. there are. they hover. over the ground. without moving. in one direction. a meteorite. it diminishes them. they deteriorate. meteorites. meteors. Meteora. The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.
Two students, strangers to each other, go shopping at the neighborhood supermarket during quarantine. They meet each other and their acquaintance begins. Everything seems to be going well until they realize they are running out of time and they don't have much time until curfew. What will they have time to say?
"One monotonous day is followed by another monotonous, unchanging day". Unfiltered information is written inside us and shouts "I am heard" in the deafening silence of the unconscious. Life on shutdown. Sometimes all you need is to close your eyes and stop yelling. You will see another dimension. It won't be a dream, it will be your reality. And it can change your life. The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.
Elias, a young man, spends a lot of time in front of the TV screen. In another part of the House, his partner Katerina sits in front of the computer screen for hours. Both absorbed in what they are doing have lost communication with each other and are not interested in what is happening around them. However, a sound heard from the other room momentarily takes Katerina out of her microcosm and forces her to communicate with Ilias. they finally manage to come to an agreement. The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.
Two young children expect that in the future life will bring them in contact with the unique and absolute love. They are both convinced that he exists and will meet him. Indeed at some point they meet by chance. But fate will not let them live it. The boy dies and the girl puts her life on hold, waiting to see him again. This will never happen. The film marks (shows) the role of predestined fate (eimarmeni) and how it affects our lives. The soul knows the truth but it may not materialize in this life. Eimarmeni is a film directed by Stamatianna, her debut. The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.
This is our intro for this year!
Mar 2022
An exploration right under our noses. A city adventure. A latent heroic figure. A carving in the heavens. A meal on the antennae. An awakening lullaby. A take off game. A jumbled urban narrative. The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.
The hippocampus is part of the human brain. It is involved in the transfer of information from short-term to long-term memory, as well as in orientation ability. People with damage to the hippocampus are unable to form and retain new information. A pill that targets this part of the brain can relieve you of the unpleasant recent memories. Overdose can cause unpredictable side effects. The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.
The young Michalis returns to his father's house. He feels isolated from everyone and everything, but he tries to get back into his old everyday life. Returning to his city seems difficult and Michalis faces moments of intense loneliness and confusion due to a recent breakup. Everything in his mind is disturbed by his return to the city as his concerns increase and he comes to the conclusion that he must turn to himself. The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.
Frustrated by occasional drudgery and at the same time assured of a life full of social privileges, always provided by the state, the protagonist is called upon to decide for himself for the first time. The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.
A group of four young people make an important date. Everyone is late except the responsible and organiser, Anna, who waits irritated. The others' tardiness soon turns out to be the least of their problems. The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.
In the difficult days of the coronavirus and the quarantine, many difficulties arise for couples. Especially in couples where society treats more strictly, like a couple of women. Antigone is a dynamic and strict woman and a fighting lawyer. On the other hand, Ioli is more sensitive and emotional. She suffers from years of depression and being fired from her job because of her sexual preferences has taken a toll on her and she finds solace in alcohol and technology. Antigone tries to stand by her and help her in her own way. But in the end he resorts to the way of Ioli.... The film was made in the context of the 5th Panorama Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with the theme DEACTIVATION.