The Game Must Go On

In a crowded part of a small city, each day after school, Alexandra, Vlad, Chrysa and the rest of their crew gather in front of Christos’s house to play soccer until bedtime. But as soon as they begin, the neighbors try and stop them with curses, threats and sometimes even violence. The kids’ reaction is fiercely defiant. There’s nowhere else to go. Alexandra decides to talk to the mayor and insist that he come and see the situation for himself. Thus begins a year-long campaign to get the town to build them a play area. Over this time, the kids’ lives and perceptions are revealed, while their determination and friendship fuels their coping skills and sharpens their resolve. Intimate access to a remarkable cast of characters makes for an engaging film and series.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Script: Angeli Andrikopoulou, Argyris Tsepelikas

Cinematography: Argyris Tsepelikas

Editing: Dimitris Peponis

Sound: Angeli Andrikopoulou, Argyris Tsepelikas

Music: Vangelis Georgatzis

Producers: Rea Apostolides, Yuri Averof

Format: DigiBeta Color

Production Country: Greece

Production Year: 2009

Duration: 81

Awards
Best Documentary Awards – Greek Film Academy Awards 2011
Bronze Cairo – Cairo IFF for Children 2012, Egypt

Angeli Andrikopoulou

She studied directing and acting in Greece. She worked for a public TV project for people with disabilities and as a kids’ clown/entertainer. Recent work as a director includes: Tito (short, screened at the 29th Film Festival of the City of Drama; Odeon theatrical release) and Every Day After 4 (Emotion award at the 9th International Panorama of Independent Filmmakers, Sprockets Toronto IFF).