Bitter September
Septembre amer
Synopsis
September 2018, a terrible assassination takes place in the center of Athens. Zak Kostopoulos, human rights activist and drag queen, is killed in the middle of the day in a busy street. At that moment, Sophia Farantatou is preparing a film about Zak who is her childhood friend. She decides to confront his absence and make this film as a tribute to her friend, a victim of extremism and hatred on a daily basis. With the images at her disposal, she proposes a narrative highlighting the qualities of Zak, a recognized activist and an artist who, beyond his absence, continues to influence her life.
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- Director
- Sophia Farantatou
- Screenplay & Story
- Sophia Farantatou
- Original Title
- Septembre amer
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sophia Farantatou
Sophia Farantatou
Sophia Farantatou
Olivia Frey
Department Leadership Roster
Sophia Farantatou
Director
Sophia Farantatou
Director of Photography
Sophia Farantatou
Screenplay
Olivia Frey
Editor
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What is Bitter September about?
September 2018, a terrible assassination takes place in the center of Athens. Zak Kostopoulos, human rights activist and drag queen, is killed in the middle of the day in a busy street. At that moment, Sophia Farantatou is preparing a film about Zak who is her childhood friend. She decides to confront his absence and make this film as a tribute to her friend, a victim of extremism and hatred on a daily basis. With the images at her disposal, she proposes a narrative highlighting the qualities of Zak, a recognized activist and an artist who, beyond his absence, continues to influence her life.
Who directed Bitter September?
Bitter September was directed by Sophia Farantatou.
Who stars in Bitter September?
The principal cast of Bitter September includes Zak Kostopoulos, Sophia Farantatou.
When was Bitter September released and how long is it?
Bitter September was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 27m.