The Boy with the Light Blue Eyes

The Boy with the Light Blue Eyes poster

High up on the Greek mountains, there is a remote village, whose residents strongly believe in myths and superstitions. Peter is a teenager, who has grown up in this suffocating environment with his strict grandmother and overprotective mother, who have forced him to wear a protective mask over his eyes since the day he was born. Peter suffers from an “eye disease” and he is gradually losing his sight. Before he becomes completely blind, he and his best friend Aemon will travel away from home and go to the place they desire the most: to see the view up from the top of the recently built wind turbines. Through their adventures, Peter will come-of-age, and learn the painful truth about his eye condition and the lies he has been told. He will understand that to complete his journey he must sacrifice his own eyes.

Director: Thanasis Neofotistos
Genre: Drama

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Djordje Arambasic
Production: Willa, Cold Iron Pictures, Astrakan Films, Argonauts Productions, Atalante Productions, Yannis Economides Films, Studio Corvus, SENSE Production, Luna Film, Sektor Film
Country: Cyprus, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, United States of America
Language: ελληνικά
Original Language: el

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

greece, coming of age, cultural difference, queer cinema, gay teenager

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Boy with the Light Blue Eyes about?
High up on the Greek mountains, there is a remote village, whose residents strongly believe in myths and superstitions. Peter is a teenager, who has grown up in this suffocating environment with his strict grandmother and overprotective mother, who have forced him to wear a protective mask over his eyes since the day he was born. Peter suffers from an “eye disease” and he is gradually losing his sight. Before he becomes completely blind, he and his best friend Aemon will travel away from home and go to the place they desire the most: to see the view up from the top of the recently built wind turbines. Through their adventures, Peter will come-of-age, and learn the painful truth about his eye condition and the lies he has been told. He will understand that to complete his journey he must sacrifice his own eyes.
Who directed The Boy with the Light Blue Eyes?
The Boy with the Light Blue Eyes was directed by Thanasis Neofotistos.
Who stars in The Boy with the Light Blue Eyes?
The Boy with the Light Blue Eyes stars Konstantina Koutsonasiou.
What genre is The Boy with the Light Blue Eyes?
The Boy with the Light Blue Eyes is a Drama film.
Where was The Boy with the Light Blue Eyes produced?
The Boy with the Light Blue Eyes was produced in Cyprus, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Boy with the Light Blue Eyes?
The themes of The Boy with the Light Blue Eyes include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.