
The Summer with Carmen
Directed by Zacharias Mavroeidis
Produced by Argonauts Productions, ERT
A warm, playful comedy about queer friendship and creative ambition set against the backdrop of an Athens beach, built on nostalgia and the bonds between close friends.
While having a day-long swim at Athens’ queer beach, best friends Demosthenes and Nikitas recall the events of a recent summer in the prospect of turning them into a screenplay for Nikitas’ feature debut.
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Questions people ask
Is The Summer with Carmen easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Is The Summer with Carmen violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is The Summer with Carmen scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Does The Summer with Carmen end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 71% of films.
Is The Summer with Carmen sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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Like The Summer with Carmen
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Summer with Carmen
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Summer with Carmen, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Summer with Carmen, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Summer with Carmen, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.























































