Fil Ieropoulos
Greek filmmaker and academic
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Biography
Fil Ieropoulos studied film and cultural studies[6] in the UK, completing his PhD on the film poem at the University for the Creative Arts in 2010.[7]
Work
His first feature film, sci-fi opera ORFEAS2021, competed at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival.[8][9] The film paid homage to and was dedicated to queer activist Zak Kostopoulos.[10] ORFEAS2021 was nominated for the Greek Academy Awards.[11]
His second feature film, the documentary Avant-Drag!, showcasing the life of Athenian drag performers, premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2024.[12] The film received wide coverage and critical success.[13] Phuong Le's review for The Guardian gave the film four stars, calling it "a kaleidoscopic portrait of the city's vibrant underground".[14]
His third feature film, Uchronia, based on Arthur Rimbaud's "Une Saison En Enfer" is set to premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival.[15][16] Charlie Kaufman is amongst the film's executive producers.[17][18]
Filmography
Feature films
| Year | Title | Director | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ORFEAS2021 | Yes | No |
| 2024 | Avant-Drag! | Yes | Yes |
| 2026 | Uchronia | Yes | Yes |