The Monsters of the City
Experimental, Documentary
SYNOPSIS
Three generations of strange creatures emerge one after another across the city, attempting to dominate its inhabitants through surveillance. Inspired by Michel Foucault’s theory of visibility and control, the film explores what happens in a world where people know they are being watched, yet can never know when.
Film Participations Awards
49th Drama International Short Film Festival (2026, GRE) – GSC Special Mention for Cinematography
11th With Eyes Wide Open Documentary Festival (2026, GRE) – Student Documentary Award
49th Drama International Short Film Festival – National Student Competition (2026, GRE) – Official Selection
12th Peloponnisos International Documentary Festival (2026, GRE) – Official Selection
Thessaloniki Free Short Festival (2026, GRE) – Official Selection
Cast & Team
- Narration: Maria Olga Parasiri
- Writer & Producer & Cinematographer & Editor: Giorgos Vlassis
- Sound Design: Kostas Zabos
- Original Music: Afformance
- Graphic Design: Konstantinos Argyriou
Directed by
Giorgos Vlassis
Country of Origin
Greece
Production
Greece
Production year
2026
Runtime
7'