Manolis Rizikos
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Fragments of love in an eternal journey of memories or looking for eternity that belongs to us.
What I Wanted on this Day

In 1970s Albania, personal freedoms are suppressed by the dictatorship. A couple in love will turn against the status quo, yet their choices will wreak havoc to those around them.
A 10-minute Swim
Stories from the historic Palas cinema in Pagrati and its owner.
Palas
In the quiet bloom of youth, Christos falls for a classmate. They drift through fleeting moments—until life pulls them apart. A tender ode to first love and inevitable goodbyes.
Waiting...

The protagonist drives, deep in thought, questioning his identity. He feels invisible and unnoticed by others, while his life is a continuous struggle for recognition and respect. He searches for his place in a world that ignores him, constantly moving through new cities and challenges, hoping to fulfill his dreams.
29 to the South

In a secluded seaside house, a recently-met couple test the limits of intimacy and trust, as their relationship evolves into an insidious game of power and survival.
Venus, Vidi, Vici
In a bustling city square, a lonely mime captivates passersby with silent charm.
Love without expressions
A short film about fantasy. A child plays football in the yard, each kick blurring the line between youth and adulthood. His imagination unfolds, where dreams of the future take shape in the simplicity of the game.