Knifer

Knifer

Let's create something beautiful!

Directed by Yannis Economides

Produced by Greek Film Centre, ERT

2010104 min6.4 / 10

A quiet, introspective drama about grief and isolation that finds unexpected warmth through a transformative family relationship.

After his father death, Nikos moves from Ptolemaida to Athens. His uncle offers him food and shelter while he starts taking care of his dogs. Alone in an isolated suburb, he's wearing down into his misery routine, till the moment his relationship with his aunt changes everything.

Questions people ask

  • Is Knifer sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is Knifer violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Knifer scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Knifer easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Knifer end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

39/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity29

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise51

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Knifer

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Knifer

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Knifer, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Knifer, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Knifer, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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