

Two young women convince each other they are under threat after accidentally photographing what they believe to be a concealed automatic rifle. Shot in drawn-out, static takes, Emma Doxiadi’s comical mystery comments on Greece’s ongoing refugee crisis in real time, pointing squarely at foolish knee-jerk reactions.

Romanna Lobach
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Lead
Katerina Zisoudi
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Emma Doxiadi's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Automatic is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”