Worlds Apart

Showings

Mary D. Fisher Theatre Fri, Mar 17, 2017 4:00 PM
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sat, Mar 18, 2017 4:00 PM
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Wed, Mar 22, 2017 7:00 PM
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Thu, Mar 23, 2017 7:00 PM
Film Info
Event Type:Film
Release Year:2015
Run Time:113 minutes
Production Country:Greece
Original Language:Greek/English
Subtitles:English
Trailer:youtu.be/ADB7iCm-zRU
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Christopher Papakaliatis
Cast:J.K. Simmons
Christopher Papakaliatis
Andrea Osvart

Description

“Worlds Apart” is a story about love, starring Academy Award-winner J.K. Simmons, Tawfeek Barhom, Niki Vakali, Christopher Papakaliatis, Andrea Osvart and Maria Kavoyianni.

Set in modern day Greece, “Worlds Apart” is comprised of three separate narratives each following a love story between a foreigner and a Greek. Each story represents a different generation falling in love during a time of socioeconomic turmoil that dominates Southern Europe overall, only to connect as a single story in the end.

Almost like a triptych work of art where each painting stands alone, yet its true impact lies when viewed as a whole.

The location and the era in which the story takes place is influenced by the current political climate in Southern Europe and particularly the constant unemployment growth, the accelerating numbers of incoming illegal immigrants and the rise of a violent extremist sociopolitical party in Greece. The story however, surpasses the culture-specific elements by placing love, fear, family values and the other aspects of life relatable in a universal level, crossing cultural and age barriers.

“The world might be changing; however, one thing remains constant, and that is human relationships: Love, family, second chances and last but not least – human values,” said director Christopher Papakaliatis.

“Even in the most extreme circumstances, even if we live in a very harsh social environment, there’s always space for love.”