Umbilicus
“His family scares him.”
Synopsis
A family, consisting of the grandmother, the mother and her two children, a daughter and a son, seems to raise them in a different way compared to the rest of society. The teenage children, Orestes and Danae, still have the innocence of childhood, without knowing the outside world. In combination with the embrace of a religion, this Goddess of snakes and the control of the mother and grandmother over the children, we understand that the power of the family lies with the women. The family peace is disturbed when they catch Orestes masturbating. The mother and grandmother understand that childhood innocence has been lost and it is time for Orestes and Danae to enter the process of adulthood, as they know it. The roles change, Danae is “educated” differently by Orestes, who is treated more like a reproduction machine than as a human whole. Will Orestes withstand these changes? How dangerous is his family to him?
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Umbilicus (Teaser) - 9ο Πανόραμα Ταινιών Τμήματος Κινηματογράφου Α.Π.Θ.
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eleni Paroni
- Screenplay & Story
- Nikolina Pangalou
- Original Score
- Iordanis Hatzistylis
- Original Title
- Umbilicus
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eleni Paroni
Nikolina Pangalou, Eleni Paroni
Iordanis Hatzistylis
Tasos Matsarokas
Evangelia Poulizou
Artemis Papamichali - Zouvelou, Christos Papamichalis
Department Leadership Roster
Eleni Paroni
Director
Nikolina Pangalou
Screenplay
Artemis Papamichali - Zouvelou
Producer
Tasos Matsarokas
Director of Photography
Gogo Violitzi
Production Design
Stella Deliantoni
Costume Design
Evangelia Poulizou
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Umbilicus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Umbilicus about?
A family, consisting of the grandmother, the mother and her two children, a daughter and a son, seems to raise them in a different way compared to the rest of society. The teenage children, Orestes and Danae, still have the innocence of childhood, without knowing the outside world. In combination with the embrace of a religion, this Goddess of snakes and the control of the mother and grandmother over the children, we understand that the power of the family lies with the women. The family peace is disturbed when they catch Orestes masturbating. The mother and grandmother understand that childhood innocence has been lost and it is time for Orestes and Danae to enter the process of adulthood, as they know it. The roles change, Danae is “educated” differently by Orestes, who is treated more like a reproduction machine than as a human whole. Will Orestes withstand these changes? How dangerous is his family to him?
Who directed Umbilicus?
Umbilicus was directed by Eleni Paroni.
Who stars in Umbilicus?
The principal cast of Umbilicus includes Paris Alexandropoulos, Semiramis Abatzoglou, Eleni Thymiopoulou, Maria Stamouli.
When was Umbilicus released and how long is it?
Umbilicus was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Umbilicus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Umbilicus was composed by Iordanis Hatzistylis.