Gymna somata (short) (2016)
Release Year: 2016
Nation: Greece
Alternative Title: Naked Bodies, Γυμνά σώματα
Director: Yorgos Linardos, Yoryos Linardos
Writer: Yorgos Linardos, Yoryos Linardos
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Dimitris Tsakaleas, Maria Laskaridou
Companies: Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Genre: Drama, Family, Romance, Short
Budget: 87
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: adolescence, friends, nudity, parents, purity
Story
In 'Gymna somata (short)', two sixteen-year-old friends, a boy and a girl, decide to explore the taboo of nudity together in an effort to understand their own bodies and feelings during adolescence. Throughout the short film, they navigate the challenges and fears associated with this act while trying to maintain their innocence and sense of purity. Their parents' absence or lack of understanding adds another layer of complexity to their journey of self-discovery.
Summary
'Gymna somata (short)' is a Greek drama that premiered in 2016, directed by Yorgos Linardos. The film explores the themes of adolescence, friendship, and the awkwardness surrounding nudity and sexual awakening. It's a poignant examination of youthful curiosity and the struggle to maintain purity in the face of societal taboos. Although set against the backdrop of a typical Greek family dynamic, the story is relatable to a broader audience, as it delves into universal themes of growing up and self-discovery.
