Paul and Irina grow up on a remote Greek island – as part of a religious community. When their guru wants Irina to himself, Paul begins to rebel against a totalitarian system.
Germany | 2020 | directed by Nikias Chryssos produced by Violet Pictures UG in co-production with ZDF Das Kleine Fernsehspiel
«A piercing, powerful debut from Behrooz Karamizade, Empty Nets shines a light on the economic realities of Iran for young people who can barely afford to dream, let alone live.»
– Wendy Ide, Screen Daily
AWARDS & FESTIVALS
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2023
Filmfest Munich 2023 | Award for Best Production
Zurich Film Festival 2023
Pingyao Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon International Film Festival