Animal
Synopsis
Under the hot Greek sun, animators at an all-inclusive island resort prepare for the busy tourist season. Kalia is the group leader. Paper decorations, glossy costumes and dance shows fill the stage. As summer intensifies and the work pressure builds up, their nights become violent and Kalia's struggle is revealed in the darkness. But when the spotlights turn on again, the show must go on.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sofia Exarchou
- Screenplay & Story
- Sofia Exarchou
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Frisch
- Original Title
- Animal
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Romania
- Spoken Languages
- Greek, English, Polish, German
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Homemade Films, Nabis Filmgroup, ARS Digital Studio, Felony Productions, Digital Cube, ERT, Eurimages
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sofia Exarchou
Sofia Exarchou, Eva Vlassopoulou, Marie-Gabrielle Peaucelle
Wolfgang Frisch
Monika Lenczewska
Dragoș Apetri
Maria Kontogianni, Maria Drandaki, Sofia Exarchou
Department Leadership Roster
Sofia Exarchou
Director
Maria Kontogianni
Producer
Maria Drandaki
Producer
Dragoș Apetri
Editor
Sofia Exarchou
Screenplay
Wolfgang Frisch
Original Music Composer
Jorien Sont
Production Design
Monika Lenczewska
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Animal.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Animal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Animal about?
Under the hot Greek sun, animators at an all-inclusive island resort prepare for the busy tourist season. Kalia is the group leader. Paper decorations, glossy costumes and dance shows fill the stage. As summer intensifies and the work pressure builds up, their nights become violent and Kalia's struggle is revealed in the darkness. But when the spotlights turn on again, the show must go on.
Who directed Animal?
Animal was directed by Sofia Exarchou.
Who stars in Animal?
The principal cast of Animal includes Dimitra Vlagopoulou, Flomaria Papadaki, Ahilleas Hariskos, Chronis Barbarian, Ilias Hatzigeorgiou.
When was Animal released and how long is it?
Animal was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Animal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Animal was composed by Wolfgang Frisch.