Small Gods (film)

Small Gods
Directed byDimitri Karakatsanis
Screenplay byDimitri Karakatsanis
StarringTitus De Voogdt
CinematographyNicolas Karakatsanis
Music byMark Lanegan
Aldo Struijf
Release date
  • 2007 (2007)
CountryBelgium

Small Gods is a 2007 Belgian thriller film written and directed by Dimitri Karakatsanis, in his feature film debut.[1]

The film premiered in the International Critics' Week section of the 64th edition of the Venice Film Festival.[1][2][3]

Plot

In the film, Elena (the main character) is kidnapped by Good Samaritan David after a suicidal car accident kills her son. Sara (a mute who escaped an insane asylum) joins them on their journey. During their journey, the three main characters strive for redemption while taking care of each other along the way.[2]

Cast

  • Titus De Voogdt as David
  • Steffi Peeters as Elena
  • Marijke Pinoy as Moeder
  • Simon Van Braeckel as Jeremy
  • Dirk van Dijck as Advocaat
  • Pieter Van Hees as Fisherman
  • Louiza Vande Woestyne as Sarah

References

  1. ^ a b Feuillère, Anne (23 July 2007). "Karakatsanis brothers surprise with Small Gods". Cineuropa. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b Scheib, Ronnie (25 September 2007). "Reviews: Small Gods". Variety. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  3. ^ Sozzo, Sergio (31 August 2007). "VENEZIA 64 - "Small Gods", di Dimitri Karakatsanis (Settimana della Critica)". Sentieri Selvaggi (in Italian). Retrieved 16 August 2023.