Tropic of the Mourning Gecko
Τροπικός του Θρηνούτος Γκέκο
Synopsis
On the verge of leaving his village in Crete for mandatory military service, eighteen-year-old Yorgos encounters a young man who awakens a forbidden desire. During the final days of summer, beneath the scorching sun, the future mapped out for him unravels as his dreams give birth to a new skin.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stavros Markoulakis
- Screenplay & Story
- Stavros Markoulakis
- Original Score
- Marilena Orfanou
- Original Title
- Τροπικός του Θρηνούτος Γκέκο
- Country of Origin
- Greece, France, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Greek, English, French
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Atalante Productions, Les Films de Juillet, Nami Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stavros Markoulakis
Stavros Markoulakis
Marilena Orfanou
Giorgos Valsamis
Smaro Papaevangelou
Ioanna Bolomyti, Marie-Gabrielle Peaucelle, Kyveli Short, Stavros Markoulakis
Department Leadership Roster
Stavros Markoulakis
Director
Ioanna Bolomyti
Producer
Marie-Gabrielle Peaucelle
Producer
Kyveli Short
Producer
Stavros Markoulakis
Producer
Stavros Markoulakis
Writer
Giorgos Valsamis
Director of Photography
Smaro Papaevangelou
Editor
Chryso Amaya Michailidis
Production Design
Chryso Amaya Michailidis
Costume Design
Marilena Orfanou
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tropic of the Mourning Gecko
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tropic of the Mourning Gecko about?
On the verge of leaving his village in Crete for mandatory military service, eighteen-year-old Yorgos encounters a young man who awakens a forbidden desire. During the final days of summer, beneath the scorching sun, the future mapped out for him unravels as his dreams give birth to a new skin.
Who directed Tropic of the Mourning Gecko?
Tropic of the Mourning Gecko was directed by Stavros Markoulakis.
Who stars in Tropic of the Mourning Gecko?
The principal cast of Tropic of the Mourning Gecko includes Dimitris Lagoutis, Amaury Foucher, Anastasia Galerou Vlassi.
When was Tropic of the Mourning Gecko released and how long is it?
Tropic of the Mourning Gecko was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Tropic of the Mourning Gecko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tropic of the Mourning Gecko was composed by Marilena Orfanou.