Panos H. Koutras
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Panos H. Koutras, born in Athens
, is a Greek
filmmaker
, writer
, who made his debut with the feature film The Attack of the Giant Moussaka
(1999), a science-fiction parody. He has directed two more films Alithini Zoi
(2004) and Strella
(2009).
He studied filmmaking
at the London International Film School. He also studied at the Sorbonne
in Paris. When he was studying in London and Paris he submitted several short films to film festivals including the London Film Festival
. At the Festival du Cinema, Mediterraneen he won first prize in 1991 for the short film The Fall and Rise of Lydia Von Burer.
Athens
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, is a Greek
Greece
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filmmaker
Film director
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, writer
Writer
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, who made his debut with the feature film The Attack of the Giant Moussaka
The Attack of the Giant Moussaka
The Attack of the Giant Moussaka , also spelt Mousaka and translated to Gigantic Moussaka, is a Greek science fiction parody film, produced, written and directed by Panos H. Koutras. It has been released theatrically in France, with French subtitles, and Japan, with Japanese subtitles...
(1999), a science-fiction parody. He has directed two more films Alithini Zoi
Real Life (2004 film)
Real Life is a 2004 Greek drama film written and directed by Panos H. Koutras.-Plot:Aris, 27 years old, returns home after a long absence. His mother, a rich, eccentric and lonely woman lives with her secretary, Sylvia and her loyal gardener Christos, who is mute, in a house famous both for its...
(2004) and Strella
Strella (2009 film)
Strella is a 2009 Greek drama film written and directed by Panos H. Koutras. The plot originates around the unique relationship between a 45-year-old ex-convinct and a 25-year-old transsexual.-Plot:...
(2009).
He studied filmmaking
Filmmaking
Filmmaking is the process of making a film, from an initial story, idea, or commission, through scriptwriting, casting, shooting, directing, editing, and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a theatrical release or television program...
at the London International Film School. He also studied at the Sorbonne
Sorbonne
The Sorbonne is an edifice of the Latin Quarter, in Paris, France, which has been the historical house of the former University of Paris...
in Paris. When he was studying in London and Paris he submitted several short films to film festivals including the London Film Festival
London Film Festival
The BFI London Film Festival is the UK's largest public film event, screening more than 300 features, documentaries and shorts from almost 50 countries. The festival, , currently in its 54th year, is run every year in the second half of October under the umbrella of the British Film Institute...
. At the Festival du Cinema, Mediterraneen he won first prize in 1991 for the short film The Fall and Rise of Lydia Von Burer.
Writer/director
- The Attack of the Giant MoussakaThe Attack of the Giant MoussakaThe Attack of the Giant Moussaka , also spelt Mousaka and translated to Gigantic Moussaka, is a Greek science fiction parody film, produced, written and directed by Panos H. Koutras. It has been released theatrically in France, with French subtitles, and Japan, with Japanese subtitles...
(1999) - Alithini ZoiReal Life (2004 film)Real Life is a 2004 Greek drama film written and directed by Panos H. Koutras.-Plot:Aris, 27 years old, returns home after a long absence. His mother, a rich, eccentric and lonely woman lives with her secretary, Sylvia and her loyal gardener Christos, who is mute, in a house famous both for its...
(2004) - StrellaStrella (2009 film)Strella is a 2009 Greek drama film written and directed by Panos H. Koutras. The plot originates around the unique relationship between a 45-year-old ex-convinct and a 25-year-old transsexual.-Plot:...
(2009)