Τhe shooting of the new movie "Without" begins

Alexandros Avranas is working on promising debut feature film. His plot for ‘Without’ is based on the everyday problems encountered by a couple, interpreted by Vassilis Andreou and Evi Saoulidou. The shootings began on July in many different places in Athens. Without, a film directed by Alexandros Avranas, now in the making, deserves attention for a number of reasons: The forthcoming project is the first full-length feature film by the 30-year-old Avranas, who has already had success as a visual artist.

By: Nancy Bletsa

Without is also an entirely independent production that has received no external funding. Its plot is anonymous – literally. The film’s characters are left nameless, which, the director said, brings their respective stories closer to viewers.

Another interesting aspect is that Constantine Giannaris, director of films such as From the Edge of the City, makes his first acting appearance in Without. Avranas said it was no peculiar shift for a visual artist to become involved with filmmaking, especially in his case, whose debut full-length film has been preceded by a number of successful short films.

The story of a couple that encounters everyday problems may, at first, not sound particularly impressive. “I was interested in working on a simple and sparse story. However, I think that it also includes other dimensions and levels that open other doors. It addresses anger, oppression, lack of communication, loneliness,” noted Avranas.

18.08.2008