Movies by Babis Makridis

Babis Makridis is a Greek filmmaker whose idiosyncratic, visually striking cinema has earned him a reputation as one of the most intriguing voices in contemporary European art house film. With a bold, unconventional style that blends deadpan humor, melancholy, and surreal elements, Makridis crafts subtly unsettling character studies that explore the human condition in all its absurdity and isolation. From his breakout feature "L" in 2012 to more recent works like the darkly comic "Pity" and the ethereal, bird-themed "Birds (Or How to Be One)," Makridis has developed a distinctive cinematic language that is both playful and profound. His films often feature long, lingering shots, minimal dialogue, and a keen eye for the quirks and anxieties of everyday life. Yet beneath their surface simplicity lies a profound meditation on themes of alienation, the search for meaning, and the fragility of the human psyche. Makridis' most recent efforts, such as the speculative fiction tale "Unclickable" and the mysterious "Electra7," showcase his continued evolution as a filmmaker, as he delves deeper into the realms of the metaphysical and the metaphorical. With each new work, Makridis further cements his status as a singular auteur, offering audiences an immersive and often unsettling cinematic experience that challenges conventional notions of narrative and form.