Knifer (2010)

Original title

Μαχαιροβγάλτης

Directed by

Yannis Economides

Genre

drama film

Country

Cyprus

Runtime

1h 48m

Rating

6.4 of 10 from 26 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

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The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

After his father dies, a young man named Nikos leaves his hometown to live with his uncle and aunt in a quiet Athens suburb. He passes his days caring for his uncle's dogs while sinking into isolation and routine, until his relationship with his aunt shifts the household's dynamic.

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What happens

Knifer (Greek: Μαχαιροβγάλτης Macherovgaltis) is a 2010 Greek-Cypriot drama film directed by Yannis Economides. After his father's death, Nikos moves from Ptolemaida to Athens. His uncle offers him food and shelter while he starts taking care of his dogs. Alone in an isolated suburb, he's wearing down into his misery routine, till the moment his relationship with his aunt changes everything. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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