Summer with Carmen – Q&A at Curzon Bloomsburry

Director Zacharias Mavroeidis and actor Yorgos Tsiantoulas join us for a Q&A following a special screening of Summer with Carmen at Curzon Bloomsbury in London.

The conversation explores the origins of the film, the relationship between memory and storytelling, queer representation on screen, filming at Athens' famous cruising beach, working with actors and balancing comedy with more personal themes.

Topics Covered in the Q&A* The Story’s Origins – How a real breakup inspired the film’s layered narrative.* Identity and Memory – The gap between self-perception and reality in storytelling.* Balancing Humour and Drama – Crafting a tone that blends comedy with emotional depth.* Filming at a Cruising Beach – The significance of the LGBTQ+ landmark and production challenges.* Queer Spaces on Screen – Showing cruising areas as spaces of safety, creativity, and connection.* Casting and Chemistry – The importance of finding actors who bring authenticity to the story.* Working with Carmen (the Dog) – The unpredictability of filming with a non-trained animal.* Male Nudity in Cinema – Challenging the disparity in how male and female bodies are represented.* Narrative and Endings – The intentional choice to embrace real-life ambiguity.* Audience Reactions – The film’s warm reception within the queer community and mixed responses from straight audiences.

Set during a summer on a Greek island, Summer with Carmen follows a group of friends as they navigate friendship, love and self discovery. The film has become one of the most talked about recent LGBTQIA+ releases, praised for its humour, honesty and fresh approach to queer storytelling.

Recorded on 28 February 2025.

Featuring:
Zacharias Mavroeidis, Director
Yorgos Tsiantoulas, Actor

Presented by Peccadillo Pictures.

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