Dimitris returns to Greece after his mother's death, planning to place his disabled sister in an institution and live with fiancé. His return however is filled with surprises that completely overturn personal life & view of the world.
A penetrating look at the world of the disabled and their families. The film combines comedy, emotions, reflection and the final catharsis. A play which brings forth the truth that the disabled citizens are not people of a lesser God. Dimitris returns to Greece after his mother's death, planning to place his disabled sister in an institution so that he can live out his love affair with his girlfriend and future fiance Stella. But life has a different plan in stall for him . In the paternal home, surprises await him. Surprises that will completely overturn his personal life and his view of the world. The Psychologist which supports both Dimitri and Theodora gets involved not only in their life but also in their hearts, and the plot continues... Comic incidents, blackmail, intrigues and love will compose a merry-go-round of revelations and unusual situations that will be difficult to untangle. In the midst of so many difficulties that exist in our lives, humor is the one emotion which can soften the harsh reality.—Iakovos Mylonas
The movie is "A tender comedy about a disabled girl who changes the world, touching and important issues of our society, conveying an optimism that we all need." Our central characters brother returns from abroad due to their mother passing in order to take care of his disabled sister Theodora. Dimitris starts by resenting her for all the emotions that built up over the years abroad, but very soon realizes his love for her, and understands his feelings for life and family which surpass his biases and gradually begins to understand what being a brother can be and how important it is to understand and care for others . An excellent script, which approaches a sensitive social issue in a morally, kind and lovingly way.—Iakovos Mylonas
This unique movie "Gods Painting" is based on the award-winning play written by Iakovos Mylonas. A touching comedy that shows all the changes that the arrival of a disabled child can bring to a family and how many wonderful moments we can live with them, when love prevails! A penetrating look at the world of the disabled and their families. The film combines comedy, emotions, reflection and the final catharsis. A play which brings forth the truth that the disabled citizens are not people of a lesser God.Dimitris returns to Greece after his mother's death, planning to place his disabled sister in an institution so that he can live out his love affair with his girlfriend and future fiance Stella. But life has a different plan in stall for him .In the paternal home, surprises await him. Surprises that will completely overturn his personal life and his view of the world. The Psychologist which supports both Dimitri and Theodora gets involved not only in their life but also in their hearts, and the plot continues... Comic incidents, blackmail, intrigues and love will compose a merry-go-round of revelations and unusual situations that will be difficult to untangle.In the midst of so many difficulties that exist in our lives, humor is the one emotion which can soften the harsh reality. Maria Christina Tzavara, turns into an all-white swan that with the wings of love flies over the obstacles of malice and social isolation. A clever directorial trick by Yiannis Kalogeropoulos, where the dance scene (balley), expresses the shadow and the light with the final winner being the struggle to be rid of the limitations disabled life implies. Maria Christina Tzavara succeeds in conveying that very truth.