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In a small Mediterranean village, an ancient myth unexpectedly comes to life. Two fishermen find a dolphin accidentally caught in their nets. The dolphin, in turn, finds a fisherman drowning in the water and tries to save him.


Director's Bio:

Isabella Margara is a Greek director and medical doctor; she was selected in Sarajevo Talents 2021. Her first short film “54/The Blind Turtle and the Endless Sea” (2020) screened in Oscar-qualifying festivals and more than 20 countries worldwide. Following its festival run, the film, distributed by Salaud Morisset, was acquired by CANAL+ in France and Cosmote TV Cinema in Greece and Cyprus. Her second script “Nothing Holier Than A Dolphin” (2022) was awarded by one of Europe's largest environmental organizations as a story offering great environmental insight. The film had its International premiere at Clermont-Ferrand Int. Short Film Festival 2023 where it won the International Audience Award. Isabella is interested in the therapeutic aspect of art and the transformation point between reality and hyperrealism. Nature and feminism are recurrent themes in her work.

  • Runtime
    17 minutes
  • Language
    Greek
  • Country
    Greece
  • Premiere
    Northwest Premiere
  • Director
    Isabella Margara