Poster

Agon ()


Reference View | Change View


Two Albanian brothers migrate to Greece and try, each in his own way, to integrate into their host country by following two different lifestyles.

Director:
Awards:
Reviews:

Photos and Videos

Cast

Edit
Marvin Tafaj ...
Saimir
Guliem Kotorri ...
Vini
...
Elektra (as Isabella Kogevina)
Xhevdet Jashari ...
Keno (as Dzevdet Jasari)
Eglantina Cenomeri ...
Majlinda
...
Beni
...
Nikos
Nikolla Llambro ...
Uncle
Hajrie Rondo ...
Aunt
Ergys Cekrezi ...
Qimja
Blendi Petriti ...
Beke
Islam Vehapaj ...
Lom Kafka
Marsias Lila ...
Altin
Suela Bako ...
Bona
Daniel Budina ...
Daniel
Jon Budina ...
Jon
Iannis Tsiakmakis ...
Greek Policeman
Stamatis Stamoglou ...
Chief Construction Site
...
Jorgos
Kiriakos Daniilidis ...
Landlord (as Kiriakos Dhanilidis)
Stathis Panagiotopoulos ...
Landlord
Elvis Dogana ...
Bartender
Hristos Aronis ...
Doctor
Marko Bitraku ...
Chief Police Albanian Border
Shpëtim Baça ...
Albanian Policemen (as Shpetim Baca)
Androniki Mertyri ...
Ola
Vasiliki Tzamou ...
Greek Police Woman
Stela Rapti ...
Woman
Thanasis Dislis ...
Greek Policemen
...
First Detective
Agapios Agapiou ...
Newspaper Vendor (as Agapios Agapiu)
Harris Pehlivanidis ...
Chief of Personnel
...
Detective 1 (as Aleksandros Mukanos)
Lefteris Teknodhis ...
Detective 2
...
Detective 3 (as Sterios Xhaferis)
Jani Mema ...
Garage Worker
Leke Nika ...
Emigrant Man
Flora Nika ...
Emigrant Woman
Diana Nika ...
Emigrant Child
Andian Nika ...
Emigrant Child
Leonardo Nika ...
Emigrant Child

Directed by

Edit
Robert Budina

Written by

Edit
Robert Budina ... (story)
 
Robert Budina ... (writer)

Produced by

Edit
Karine Blanc ... associate producer
Lilette Botasi ... co-producer
Daniel Burlac ... co-producer
Guillaume de Seille ... co-producer
Alex Iordachescu ... co-producer
Sabina Kodra ... producer
Grigoris Kokkinakis ... executive producer (as Greg Cokinakis)
Michel Tavares ... associate producer

Music by

Edit
Aldo Shllaku

Cinematography by

Edit
Marius Panduru

Editing by

Edit
Eugen Kelemen

Editorial Department

Edit
Catalin Miloiu ... telecine colorist
E. Christian Nicolescu ... post-production coordinator (as Cristian Nicolescu)

Casting By

Edit
Elena Dimitrakopoulou
Ina Lisi

Art Direction by

Edit
Bianca Nikolarizi

Set Decoration by

Edit
Shpëtim Baça ... (as Shpetim Baca)

Costume Design by

Edit
Emir Turkeshi Gramo ... (as Emir Tourkeshi)

Makeup Department

Edit
Vicky Tataki ... makeup artist

Production Management

Edit
Dimitris Hatzivogiatzis ... production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Edit
Ina Lisi ... second assistant director
Anna Monogiou ... third assistant director
Arsenis Polimenopoulos ... first assistant director (as Arsenis Polymenopoulos)

Art Department

Edit
Konstantinos Dimitriou ... assistant set decorator

Sound Department

Edit
Mirel Cristea ... foley mixer
Stergios Dagkounakis ... boom operator (as Stergios Dagounakis)
Alexandru Dumitru ... sound editor
Marius Leftãrache ... sound editor (as Marius Leftarache)
Vangelis Zelkas ... sound mixer
Sebastian Zsemlye ... foley recordist and editor: Raza Studio

Special Effects by

Edit
Michalis Samiotis ... special effects

Stunts

Edit
Ivan Neshev ... stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department

Edit
Nica Constantin ... focus puller
Dimitris Stabolis ... gaffer

Costume and Wardrobe Department

Edit
Stela Laknori ... assistant costume designer

Location Management

Edit
Thanasis Thalassinos ... location manager

Transportation Department

Edit
Christos Koutlas ... production driver

Additional Crew

Edit
Maria Paraskevopoulou ... epk director
Alexandru Vitzentzatos ... epk director

Thanks

Edit
Petrit Beci ... many thanks to
Alban Jaho ... many thanks to
Eugen Kelemen ... many thanks to
Artan Minarolli ... many thanks to
Irina Stanciulescu ... many thanks to

Production Companies

Edit

Distributors

Edit

Special Effects

Edit

Other Companies

Edit

Storyline

Edit
Plot Summary

Saimir and his younger brother, Vini are Albanian. They both try to integrate in the life of Thessaloniki a town in north of Greece in their own way. Saimir is engaged to a Greek young woman and works as a repairman in his father-in-law's repair shop. He tries his best to help his brother Vini become self-sufficient and respectful through work. However, Vini lacks both the patience and persistence that his brother has. He is compelled to work in jobs that his brother finds for him, but is systematically fired. Hurt and chapfallen, he does not want to be dependent on Saimir and seeks to show to him that he can walk on his own. Trying to overcome the despair at a bar near the harbor, he gets acquainted with Ben, a tiny trafficker of human beings, who is closely related to the local Albanian mafia. Thus, the page of disillusioned Vini's life is turning. He earns easy money and lives in luxury, but in the meantime he discovers the nightmare of clandestine prostitution as well as the terrible destiny of many girls who have emigrated with the hope for a better life. He falls in love with Majlinda, a victim of prostitution, and will do his utmost to get her out of the claws of Keno, leader of the local mafia. High-minded and immature, he will seek the help of his brother Saimir and will pull him to the swirl of violence until the final drama. Written by Robert BUDINA

Plot Keywords
Genres
Parents Guide Add content advisory for parents »

Additional Details

Edit
Also Known As
  • Ximeroma (Greece)
  • Sunrise (World-wide, English title)
  • 暴力的漩涡 (China, Mandarin title)
Runtime
  • 106 min
Country
Language
Color
Filming Locations

Did You Know?

Edit
Trivia Official submission of Albania to the Oscars 2014 best foreign language film category. See more »

Contribute to This Page


Recently Viewed