Yannis
Synopsis
Yannis, a first-generation Greek/Lebanese Australian teenager has been rejected by his family for being gay and now lives under a bridge, working the local beats as a sex-worker. Omar, his best friend, once in the same situation as Yannis, is now determined to better his life and begins to pull away. A portrait of culture, sexuality and isolation asks; where do we find refuge when the world seems to have forgotten us?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Elazzi
- Screenplay & Story
- James Elazzi
- Original Score
- Paul Nicolaou
- Original Title
- Yannis
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Elazzi
James Elazzi
Paul Nicolaou
Nicolas Nalbandian
Alex Dona
James Elazzi
Department Leadership Roster
James Elazzi
Director
Paul Nicolaou
Original Music Composer
James Elazzi
Writer
James Elazzi
Producer
Nicolas Nalbandian
Director of Photography
Alex Dona
Editor
Amanda Torrisi
Production Design
Tess Torrisi
Costume Design
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Yannis.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yannis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Yannis about?
Yannis, a first-generation Greek/Lebanese Australian teenager has been rejected by his family for being gay and now lives under a bridge, working the local beats as a sex-worker. Omar, his best friend, once in the same situation as Yannis, is now determined to better his life and begins to pull away. A portrait of culture, sexuality and isolation asks; where do we find refuge when the world seems to have forgotten us?
Who directed Yannis?
Yannis was directed by James Elazzi.
Who stars in Yannis?
The principal cast of Yannis includes William Bartolo, Edward O'Leary, Simon Elrahi, Antony Makhlouf, Joshua Shediak.
When was Yannis released and how long is it?
Yannis was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Yannis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yannis was composed by Paul Nicolaou.