Minos Nikolakakis : 2019
Panos, a doctor from the city, relocates to a remote village, offering his services to its ageing community. It's love at first sight when he sets eyes on the fair Danae, who has a rare condition that causes her skin to resemble tree bark. Feared by the superstitious villagers, Danae lives in isolation deep in the forest, trapped in a proverbial castle, and the enamoured doctor is determined to rescue her. As Panos searches for a cure for Danae, time stands still in the dreamlike paradise he now inhabits. Unbeknownst to him, however, Danae is not a helpless princess waiting for her prince – and it's not long until she presents him with an ultimatum that will drain him of more than he ever thought possible. Though only days have passed, Panos is aware that, for both lovers, time is running out. An intimate and atmospheric arthouse horror film, mixing folklore and ancient Greek mythology. Minos Nikolakakis's feature debut premiered in the Discovery section at Toronto International Film Festival 2019.
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