00:02Alexandra Mattheou is heading to Cannes with her short film Free Eliza or Notes on an anatomical imperfection.
00:08The film will have its world premiere at the director's fortnight, the section of the festival long known for championing
00:14independent and daring cinematic voices.
00:16Eliza, the film's protagonist, works at a luxury hotel resort.
00:19Because of an anatomical deficiency, she is unable to smile.
00:23In a world dominated by positivity, this becomes a serious problem.
00:26Because I'm a part of the subject of toxicity, I see everywhere.
00:32Especially in a environment like a student, where you are working and you can't be able to be something else
00:39from a woman.
00:40In a student, nothing can be bad.
00:45Because you are responsible for those who are there.
00:49So the problems of your life remain in the direction every day.
00:53A co-production between Cyprus, Greece and France, the film is one of just nine short films selected for this
00:59year's program.
01:00Filming for Alexandra Mattheou's third short film lasted four days.
01:03Because in a first level, yes, it is a problem.
01:06It is a problem.
01:18It is a problem.
01:22It is a problem.
01:25You are in love with people with a traumatic experience.
01:27It is a problem.
01:31You are in love with people with a pain.
01:58The 79th Cannes Film Festival runs this year from May 12th to May 23rd.
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