Wasted Youth
dir. Argyris Papadimitropoulos, Jan Vogel · 2011
Life can feel aimless and frustrating, especially when the search for purpose clashes with the realities of everyday existence.
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.
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.
Talking points
- the impact of economic hardship on youth
- the search for identity in urban environments
- the nature of friendship and connection
