Small Gods (film)

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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[edit]

In the film, Elena (the main character) is kidnapped by Good Samaritan David after a suicidal car accident kills her son.[4] Sara (a mute who escaped an insane asylum) joins them on their journey.[5] During their journey, the three main characters strive for redemption while taking care of each other along the way.[6]

Cast[edit]

  • 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[edit]

  1. ^ a b Feuillère, Anne (23 July 2007). "Karakatsanis brothers surprise with Small Gods". Cineuropa. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  2. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Scheib, Ronnie (2007-09-25). "Small Gods". Variety. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  5. ^ Scheib, Ronnie (2007-09-25). "Small Gods". Variety. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  6. ^ Scheib, Ronnie (2007-09-25). "Small Gods". Variety. Retrieved 2023-11-20.

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