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Miss Violence
2013 99 min Greece 18+
★7.0
Drama
Director: Alexandros Avranas
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Description
On the day of her birthday, eleven-year-old Angeliki jumps off the balcony and falls to her death with a smile on her face. While the police and Social Services try to discover the reason for this apparent suicide, Angeliki's family keep insisting that it was an accident. What is the secret that young Angeliki took with her? Why does her family persist in trying to "forget" her and to move on with its life?
Starring
Themis Panou
Actor
Reni Pittaki
Actor
Eleni Roussinou
Actor
Awards
Venice Film Festival 2013
— Silver Lion – Best Director
Venice Film Festival 2013
— Volpi Cup – Best Actor
Venice Film Festival 2013
— Golden Lion
Key opinion
Miss Violence is a bleak, realistic drama that explores child exploitation and family tragedy amidst a social crisis. While the film's acting, cinematography, and thematic depth are widely praised, its slow pacing is polarizing, with some finding psychological tension and others finding monotony.
| Theme | The film provides a significant and harrowing exploration of child exploitation and family tragedy during a social crisis. | |
| Acting | The lead performance is highly acclaimed, earning a Volpi Cup for its emotional weight and presence. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography utilizes muted, static compositions to create a sense of stylized realism. | |
| Pacing | The slow-moving, static tempo is perceived as tension-inducing by some, while others find the routine-heavy approach to be monotonous and stretched. |