KATARAKT

KATARAKT focuses on ‘Katarraktis’ a coastal village in the Greek island of Chios located 11 km across Turkey, relating its name to the eye disease of 'cataract’. As many Turkish people who cannot return back home visit ‘Katarraktis’ to look at their villages across, the film uses the wordplay to talk about blurred vision, memory, migration and borders.

Director: Sofia Dona
Runtime: 27 min
Original Language: el
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATARAKT about?
KATARAKT focuses on ‘Katarraktis’ a coastal village in the Greek island of Chios located 11 km across Turkey, relating its name to the eye disease of 'cataract’. As many Turkish people who cannot return back home visit ‘Katarraktis’ to look at their villages across, the film uses the wordplay to talk about blurred vision, memory, migration and borders.
Who directed KATARAKT?
KATARAKT was directed by Sofia Dona.
How long is KATARAKT?
KATARAKT has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).