Wasted Youth

Plot

Harris, a 16 year old boy spends his day skateboarding aimlessly around Athens with his friends. Vassilis, a middle aged cop, is frustrated with his dead-end job and crammed in his small apartment with his family.

Why watch

Harris spends his days skateboarding through the sun-drenched streets of Athens, accompanied by friends who share his aimlessness. Meanwhile, Vassilis, a middle-aged cop, grapples with the frustrations of his stagnant life, creating a poignant contrast between youthful exuberance and adult disillusionment. Watching this film feels like drifting through a hazy summer day, where moments of joy are tinged with an underlying sense of melancholy and the inevitability of growing up.

Talking points

• the impact of economic hardship on youth
• the search for identity in urban environments
• the nature of friendship and connection

Cultural context

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