Looking Into the Sun

Name: Looking Into the Sun
Director: Maximilian Karakatsanis
Released: 2023-05-31
Cast: Maximilian Karakatsanis

2023

Transitory places, childhood memories, and dreams intertwine on analog film to create a poetic mosaic that allows for an intimate exploration of grief and its cinematic representation. A very personal farewell.

Directed by Maximilian Karakatsanis · Written by Maximilian Karakatsanis

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