Bugboy
Onassis Film Award 2025
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Municipality of Thessaloniki Award "City Stories Winner"
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Agora Thessaloniki Pitching Forum Special Mention
Onassis Film Award 2025 + Municipality of Thessaloniki Award "City Stories Winner" + Agora Thessaloniki Pitching Forum Special Mention
Synopsis
16-year-old George has a unique passion for nature. Introverted, shy and visually impaired, his passion for insects has become a gateway to essential life lessons about trust and friendship. But at the threshold of adulthood, he faces serious social challenges. Will a difficult eye-operation help him become confident enough to attempt connecting with children of his age? Will he find the courage to confront his parents about what makes him unhappy? Can a bug help him to change his life?
BUGBOY delves into George’s voyage of self- discovery as he embraces his authentic self and realizes that he need not be alone any longer.
Production Facts
Duration: 86 min
Country of Origin: Greece, France, Denmark
Language of dialogue: Greek
Crew
Director: Lucas Paleocrassas
Editor: Estephan Wagner
Cinematographer: Carlos Muñoz
Original Music: Florencia Di Concillio
Producers: Rea Apostolides, Yuri Averof, Adam Leibovitz, Maria Stevnbak Westergren
Produced by: Anemon, Flach Film Production, Toolbox Film
In co-production with: ARTE, ERT, GREEK FILM CENTRE
-with the participation of DR
- with the support of CNC, DANISH FILM INSTITUTE, PROCIREP-ANGOA
Awards
Greek Association of Film Critics Award - Best Greek Film
Municipality of Thessaloniki Award - "City Stories Winner"
Onassis Film Award 2025 - Best Pitch
Agora Thessaloniki Pitching Forum - Special Mention
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