Palm Springs International Film Society
2020 shortfestArchive

  • Rouge

    Directed by Kostis Theodosopoulos
    Greece | 18 minutes |

  

Streaming Friday, June 19 only

2020 ShortFest Archive

A sexist and violent incident threatens the close friendship of three young women. Torn between theory and practice, they realize that patriarchy won't die with bottles (only), and now they have marks to prove it.

In competition for the Young Cineastes Award

film synopsis

film details

Director: Kostis Theodosopoulos
Producers: Phaedra Vokali
Screenwriter: Kostis Theodosopoulos
Cinematographers: JP Garcia
Editor: Yannis Chalkiadakis
Music: Niko Palamares, Rouge Fatale
Cast: Sofia Kokkali, Sissy Toumasi, Romanna Lobach, Panos Koronis, Maria Kechagioglou
Original Language Title: Ρουζ
Country: Greece
Language: In Greek with English subtitles.
Year: 2019
Running Time: 18 minutes
Awards: Best Newcomer Director, Best Screenplay, Best Make-up, Drama International Short Film Festival
Primary Company: Marni Films
Contact Email: fedravok@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/rougefilm/

director biography

Kostis THEODOSOPOULOS studied at the Department of Communication, Media and Culture of Panteion University. He coordinated masterclasses for the Thessaloniki International Film Festival and has been working as a programme coordinator at Athens International Film Festival since 2010. The short film Rouge is his directorial debut.

2020 ShortFest Archive