“Death Plan for a Dog and a Man”

“Thirteen years ago, the first screenings hosted at KET were two films by director Christos Karakepelis and screenwriter Natasa Segou, “Raw Material” and “The House of Cain”.

Many years of close collaboration followed through the documentary seminar they coordinated at the venue; a relationship that greatly shaped our own perception of cinema.

We are delighted to welcome the screening of their new film, “Death Plan for a Dog and a Man” (2024, 66′), which will be followed by a discussion between the filmmakers and the audience.” – the KET team

A few words about the film:

During lockdowns, an outcast, like an invulnerable superhero, takes over the empty city and delivers his heretical monologue to the disengaged bourgeoisie. A heartbreaking hymn to all outcasts, an ironic, provocative look at “health” and “normality.” Against the backdrop of daily death reports on the radio, he plans an epic escape for himself and his dog from the deadliest virus: life itself. An adventurous journey of death from the mountains to New York, from suffocating reality to freedom.

The film was shot after the director’s chance encounter with the protagonist in deserted Athens during lockdown. It was a spontaneous response to this man’s desire to express himself. His talent as a natural actor and his imaginative approach to life gave the creators an opportunity to experiment with form. The crew consisted of a small group of friends who are not film professionals. The film was shot with basic equipment (a DSLR camera, with no lighting other than the flash on mobile phones in some cases).

*The film is screened in greek with english subtitles.