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

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.

bleakslow-burntenseclaustrophobicmelancholicunsettlinglonelygrim

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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