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The Cistern (2001)

The Cistern (2001)

Drama
Release Date: 2001, November 10
Directors: Christos Dimas
Countries: Greece
Production: FILMNET, Greek Film Centre, Bad Movies
Cast: Ersi Malikenzou, Dora Masklavanou, Themis Bazaka, Yiota Festa, Minas Hatzisavvas, Athina Pappa, Nena Menti, Giorgos Marinos, Michalis Evripiotis, Hristos Nomikos, Vana Rambota, Charis Kostopoulos

Overview:

In 1974, a group of 11-year-old boys spend the last carefree summer of their childhood, unaware that the world of grown-ups, with its loves, passions, prejudices and curses, is about to seal their fate. Aaron, Stelios, Sakis, Galanos and Verios, "the acrobats", are best friends. School has closed for the summer holidays and the children spend their time playing games, running errands, and riding their bikes. Life is a game, into which they channel all their physical energy and imagination. They practice their diving abilities in a big cistern. It is a game through which their special talents and competitive spirit unfold. One is good at balancing acts, another at diving and another at somersaults. It is in this neighborhood that Aaron will spend the most important summer of his life: a rite of passage from childhood to adolescence, a time for learning about love, jealousy and friendship.

Keywords:

based on novel or book coming of age