In The Shadows
Στη σκιά
“A moving story about a young boy in the '50s and his encounter with the shadow theater.”
Synopsis
After the loss of his mother, young Nikolas lives with his alcoholic and violent father in rural Greece during the 1950s. His monotonous daily life is shaken by the arrival of a shadow theater troupe in the village square. As Nikolas watches the performances, he experiences powerful emotions, recognizing fragments of his own life reflected on the screen. He begins to identify with the characters and engages in a dialogue both with Karagiozis—the beloved folk hero—and the puppeteer behind him. The cheerful spectacle becomes for Nikolas a dreamlike escape from his harsh reality. On the second night, he sneaks out of his home once again to join the audience of Karagiozis. But will his father’s strictness prevent him from reaching the place where he is supposed to meet the puppeteer the following morning? And what surprise does the puppeteer have in store for him?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Bangkok International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dimitris Apostolou
- Original Score
- Fotis Milonas
- Original Title
- Στη σκιά
- Country of Origin
- Greece, Cyprus
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Stefi Productions, Cinema Advisory Committee of Cyprus, Protasis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dimitris Apostolou
Fotis Milonas
Dimitris Horianopoulos
Christos Karetsos
Dimitris Apostolou, Nikos Nikolettos
Department Leadership Roster
Dimitris Apostolou
Director
Dimitris Apostolou
Producer
Dimitris Horianopoulos
Director of Photography
Christos Karetsos
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for In The Shadows.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In The Shadows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In The Shadows about?
After the loss of his mother, young Nikolas lives with his alcoholic and violent father in rural Greece during the 1950s. His monotonous daily life is shaken by the arrival of a shadow theater troupe in the village square. As Nikolas watches the performances, he experiences powerful emotions, recognizing fragments of his own life reflected on the screen. He begins to identify with the characters and engages in a dialogue both with Karagiozis—the beloved folk hero—and the puppeteer behind him. The cheerful spectacle becomes for Nikolas a dreamlike escape from his harsh reality. On the second night, he sneaks out of his home once again to join the audience of Karagiozis. But will his father’s strictness prevent him from reaching the place where he is supposed to meet the puppeteer the following morning? And what surprise does the puppeteer have in store for him?
Who directed In The Shadows?
In The Shadows was directed by Dimitris Apostolou.
Who stars in In The Shadows?
The principal cast of In The Shadows includes Lefteris Konstantinou, Thanasis Spiropoulos, Hronis Pavlidis, Nikol Kokkinou, Nikos Vasilikiotis.
When was In The Shadows released and how long is it?
In The Shadows was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for In The Shadows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In The Shadows was composed by Fotis Milonas.