10th day (Greek: "10η μέρα") is a 2012 Greek feature film in the mockumentary genre, created by the Greek director, writer and producer Vassilis Mazomenos.[1] It was released in November 2013 in Athens.[2]
Premise
The film refers to Ali, an Afghan Muslim, who lives in Athens, Greece. He is trying to get access to the western dream, surrounded by memories of his homeland, his trip to Europe and his «nightmares».
Cast
Ali Haidari as Ali
Ioli Demetriou as his Girlfriend
Mahdi Gorbani as Mahdi
Hosin Ahmadi as Abas
Nicos Arvanitis as Man
Dina Avagianou as Woman
Vassilis Koukalani as Driver
Vassilis Mazomenos movie "10th day" .
Festivals and awards
It was official selection in Montreal World Film Festival, Fantasporto and many other festivals. In 2014 "10th day" represented Greece in E.U Humans Rights Film Festival in Turkey.[3]
Reviews
As Ninos Mikelides wrote: "Mazomenos records the route of his tragic hero through images selected with thought, images artistically wonderful, with lightings that clearly present the psychological state of the persons. The route of the Afghan immigrant gives the director the opportunity to present us cared and inspired pictures of the sad life of immigrants in our country, to conclude with the amazing, shocking images in the finale. Mazomenos managed with that to give us a strong film".[4]
