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Escaping the Fragile Planet

In the final few hours before the world ends, two men meet and form a connection.

Drama 2020 17 mins Not rated

Overview

Two men meet and form a powerful connection during the few hours before the end of the world.

Screened as part of Shorts programme Beginnings and Endings. Once you have enjoyed all the films in this programme, check out an exclusive Q&A with the filmmakers (available in the Extras tab). Part of #GenerationNow, presented by BFI Film Academy.

Director

Thanasis Tsimpinis

Featuring

Michail Tabakakis and Nikos Lekakis

Genres

Drama

Certificate

Not rated

Country

Greece

Language

English

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