The Cistern (2001)

The Cistern (2001) poster

In 1974, a group of 11-year-old boys spend the last carefree summer of their childhood, unaware that the world of grown-ups, with its loves, passions, prejudices and curses, is about to seal their fate. Aaron, Stelios, Sakis, Galanos and Verios, "the acrobats", are best friends. School has closed for the summer holidays and the children spend their time playing games, running errands, and riding their bikes. Life is a game, into which they channel all their physical energy and imagination. They practice their diving abilities in a big cistern. It is a game through which their special talents and competitive spirit unfold. One is good at balancing acts, another at diving and another at somersaults. It is in this neighborhood that Aaron will spend the most important summer of his life: a rite of passage from childhood to adolescence, a time for learning about love, jealousy and friendship.

Director: Christos Dimas
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Nikos Kypourgos
Cinematography: Filippos Koutsaftis
Editing: Sharon Franklin
Production: FilmNet, Greek Film Centre, Bad Movies
Country: Greece
Language: ελληνικά
Original Language: el

Themes

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

Keywords

based on novel or book, coming of age

More Films by Director: Christos Dimas
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cistern about?
In 1974, a group of 11-year-old boys spend the last carefree summer of their childhood, unaware that the world of grown-ups, with its loves, passions, prejudices and curses, is about to seal their fate. Aaron, Stelios, Sakis, Galanos and Verios, "the acrobats", are best friends. School has closed for the summer holidays and the children spend their time playing games, running errands, and riding their bikes. Life is a game, into which they channel all their physical energy and imagination. They practice their diving abilities in a big cistern. It is a game through which their special talents and competitive spirit unfold. One is good at balancing acts, another at diving and another at somersaults. It is in this neighborhood that Aaron will spend the most important summer of his life: a rite of passage from childhood to adolescence, a time for learning about love, jealousy and friendship.
Who directed The Cistern?
The Cistern was directed by Christos Dimas.
Who stars in The Cistern?
The Cistern stars Yiota Festa, Giorgos Marinos, Michalis Evripiotis, Hristos Nomikos, Vana Rambota, Athina Pappa.
How long is The Cistern?
The Cistern has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is The Cistern?
The Cistern is a Drama film.
Where was The Cistern produced?
The Cistern was produced in Greece.
What are the themes of The Cistern?
The themes of The Cistern include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.