Gorgonà

“Female power trumps male machismo in this wacky neon-infused Mad Max style Greek revenge thriller.”

“Those mysteries — a celebration of female strength — offered a springboard for Kalogiropoulou’s exploration of “patriarchy and environmental destruction."

“Reminiscent in tone and libidinal energy of Claire Denis’ Beau Travail. Gorgonà is Kalogiropoulou’s highly anticipated feature debut, and she doesn’t exactly play it safe with it.”

“The director finds the perfect vehicle to tell a story that’s part genre hybrid, part female-empowerment action-thriller. More than just a post-apocalyptic shoot-’em-up — Greece’s answer to “Fury Road” — “Gorgonà” is also a film about love and femininity, in which the love of another woman has the capacity to unlock superpowers. Even, perhaps, to change the world."

“Melissanthi Mahut delivers a hypnotic—and petrifying—performance, crafting an inaccessible character, thus intriguing the viewer with her most cautious, intimate revelation."

“The colors and lighting are striking, with abundant use of neon lights reminiscent of Refn's cinema."

“A tense, action-packed film where the death drive and the sex drive merge into one, pulsating whole.”

“Kalogiropoulou crafts a film that is unafraid to dare, provocative, sensual, visually impactful and at times brutal."

“Gorgonà has a relatively elaborate plot, weaving the character backstories into a psychologically convincing constellation of familial trauma and libido, but at its heart lies a simple, timeless truth – even in the most stagnant patriarchal order, women will always find each other."