Philoctetes – An Outsider’s Myth
Documentary, Essay Film
SYNOPSIS
The Sophocles tragedy of abandonment and betrayal reenvisioned through the story of an African asylum seeker in Athens, Greece.
Set amid Europe’s migrant crisis, Philoctetes explores his ‘homeless home’, pondering along the way the characteristics and origin of the elusive Greek national identity he is denied. Will his value ultimately be recognized?
Directed by
Katrin Kalketenidis
Country of Origin
US - Greece
Production
Greece
Runtime
16 min