The River Runs Through the Village

Memory is our only true wealth. Andreas learns this the hard way, as his father who is suffering from Alzheimer’s cannot recognize him anymore. In his attempt to help his father remember, Andreas loses track of time while treading the path traced by memory.

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Direction: Xenophon Nikolakopoulos

Script: Xenophon Nikolakopoulos

Cinematography: Xenophon Nikolakopoulos

Editing: George Pavloudis

Sound: Nicole Assimossi, Michalis Poniros, Panagiotis Delinikolas

Actors: George Kalimeris, Elisavet Kavalakis, Thanasis Nakos, Nina Karakosta, Lilly Meleme

Production: Metropolitan College, Athens

Producers: Xenophon Nikolakopoulos

Costumes: Eleni Stavridou

Format: DCP

Color: Color

Production Country: Greece

Production Year: 2024

Duration: 17'

Contact: Xenophon Nikolakopoulos (nikolfond@gmail.com)

Awards/Distinctions: Editing Award (National Student Competition Program) – Drama ISFF 2024

Xenophon Nikolakopoulos

Xenophon Nikolakopoulos was born in Athens in 1981. He studied directing at the Film Department of IEK AKMI and continued his studies in film at the Metropolitan College, Athens. Today, he holds a BA in Film Directing from Queen Margaret University.

Filmography

2021 Dead Trees (short)
2024 The River Runs Through the Village (short)