(Greek|English) 27 mins /1989
AFTRS student film, screened on SBS
DIRECTOR / CO-WRITER – Kay Pavlou
PRODUCER – Rosemary Blight (Goalpost Pictures)
In 1985, Angelo Tsakos, a young Greek-Australian boy from the western suburbs of Sydney, was shot dead by a probationary police constable while driving a stolen car. He was only 16. The film interrogates the contradictory versions of why the boy was killed.
“engrossing and powerful film “ – THE AGE
“impressive drama poses insistent questions” – TV Week
Awards:
Winner – Special Jury Prize|Golden Gate Film Festival, San Francisco
Winner – A.T.O.M Awards – Tertiary Education
Nominated – AFI Awards – Short Screenplay & Short Film
– A.T.O.M Awards – Short Narrative
– Dendy Awards – Short Drama
– Human Rights Awards
Certificate of Merit – St Kilda Festival
Official Selection – Melbourne International Film Festival