Small Gods (film)

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Small Gods
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Directed byDimitri Karakatsanis
Screenplay byDimitri Karakatsanis
Starring Titus De Voogdt
CinematographyNicolas Karakatsanis
Music by Mark Lanegan
Aldo Struijf
Release date
2007
CountryBelgium

Small Gods is a 2007 Belgian thriller film written and directed by Dimitri Karakatsanis, in his feature film debut. [1]

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The film premiered in the International Critics' Week section of the 64th edition of the Venice Film Festival. [1] [2] [3]

Plot

In the film, Elena (the main character) is kidnapped by Good Samaritan David after a suicidal car accident kills her son. [4] Sara (a mute who escaped an insane asylum) joins them on their journey. [5] During their journey, the three main characters strive for redemption while taking care of each other along the way. [6]

Cast

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References

  1. 1 2 Feuillère, Anne (23 July 2007). "Karakatsanis brothers surprise with Small Gods". Cineuropa . Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  2. Scheib, Ronnie (25 September 2007). "Reviews: Small Gods". Variety . Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  3. Sozzo, Sergio (31 August 2007). "VENEZIA 64 - "Small Gods", di Dimitri Karakatsanis (Settimana della Critica)". Sentieri Selvaggi (in Italian). Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  4. Scheib, Ronnie (2007-09-25). "Small Gods". Variety. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  5. Scheib, Ronnie (2007-09-25). "Small Gods". Variety. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  6. Scheib, Ronnie (2007-09-25). "Small Gods". Variety. Retrieved 2023-11-20.