The Summer with Carmen
Dir: Zacharias MavroeidisvCast: Yorgos Tsiantoulas, Andreas Labropoulos, Nikolaos Mihas
106mins 2023 Greece 18 Greek
The Summer with Carmen
Preview screening as part of QueerFest 2025
While enjoying a day soaking up the sun at Athens’ gay beach, best friends Demostheneos and Nikitas brainstorm ideas for a screenplay.
Recalling the lively events of the summer where Demostheneos reluctantly broke up with his ex, Panos, and somehow gained a dog named Carmen.
The pair discuss how they can turn Demostheneos’ encounters into a ‘hero’s journey’. Sexy and charming, the summer with Carmen is a tail-wagging celebration of gay dating, filmmaking and four-legged chaos!