Manolis

“But let’s go back about two thousand years, to Nazareth in 0001 AD, and let’s watch, perhaps, the most important case of naming in human history. When Christ was born, some say on December 25, he was not called Christ, he was simply called “baby”. Joseph and Mary had not decided, or rather, had not agreed on what name to give the little one… Jesus was a possibility, but Joseph considered it quite a flowery one. Of course… He didn’t even think about it… The child was a stranger… We all know whose… Huh?”

Directed by Makis Papadimitratos, Manolis leans on a strong ensemble — Antonis Tsiotsiopoulos, Makis Papadimitratos, Valia Mplesou — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2017.