Movies by Aristotelis Maragkos

Aristotelis Maragkos is a Greek film director who has garnered acclaim for his visually striking, emotionally resonant body of work. Described as a "poet of the screen," Maragkos has a distinctly lyrical approach, weaving together intimate character studies with rich, symbolic imagery that explores themes of memory, isolation, and the human condition. Maragkos first burst onto the international scene with his haunting 2011 debut, "If You Have No Place to Cry," which followed a young woman's solitary existence on the fringes of society. This set the tone for much of his filmography, which often centers on outsiders and marginalized figures navigating complex inner and outer landscapes. Films like "Beatitudes" (2012) and "A Portrait" (2014) delve into the lived experiences of those struggling to find meaning and connection, while the dreamlike "Into the Garden of Glass and Steel" (2011) uses surreal visuals to evoke a profound sense of longing. More recently, Maragkos has demonstrated his versatility, venturing into genres like science-fiction with the acclaimed "The Timekeepers of Eternity" (2021) and the gritty urban drama "Cruiser" (2015). Yet throughout his diverse filmography, his distinctive poetic style and thematic preoccupations remain a constant, cementing his status as one of contemporary cinema's most vital and uncompromising voices.