Greek cinema updates: ‘Broken Vein’ Oscar entry and Nova co-production

Greek filmmaker Giannis Oikonomidis has discussed his film ‘Broken Vein’, which serves as the official Greek entry for the 2027 Oscars. During an appearance on Studio 4, Oikonomidis addressed criticisms regarding the use of profanity in his work, arguing that his characters use ‘harsh language’ rather than swearing aimlessly. He stated that the dialogue is carefully placed to reflect the social background of the characters and the realism of the scenes.

In related industry news, Nova is co-producing the crime thriller ‘Last Call’, directed by Sherif Francis. The film, which features a cast including Orfeas Avgoustidis and Maria Navliotou, is set on New Year's Eve in 2000 and follows a plot involving a weapons theft and a hostage situation. Nova continues its long-term support of the Greek film industry, having participated in over 150 co-productions.