# Greek Oscar entry Broken Vein

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-oscar-entry-broken-vein
> Updated: 2026-09-22T20:30:13.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Greek Ministry of Culture selected the film ‘Broken Vein’ (Spasmeni Fleva), directed by Giannis Economides, as the official Greek submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. A specialized committee recommended the film, noting its technical proficiency and its ability to reinterpret ancient tragedy within a modern setting.

Following the selection, director Giannis Oikonomidis addressed criticisms regarding the film’s use of profanity. He defended the dialogue, stating that the characters use ‘harsh language’ to reflect their social backgrounds and maintain realism, rather than swearing aimlessly.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Greek cinema updates: ‘Broken Vein’ Oscar entry and Nova co-production

Greek filmmaker Giannis Oikonomidis discusses his Oscar-contending film ‘Broken Vein’, while Nova continues supporting local cinema with the co-production of the crime thriller ‘Last Call’.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-cinema-updates-broken-vein-oscar-entry-and-nova-co-production

### 2026-09-07: Broken Vein selected as Greece's official Oscar entry

Giannis Economides' film ‘Broken Vein’ has been chosen by the Greek Ministry of Culture as the official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/broken-vein-selected-as-greeces-official-oscar-entry

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