On a visiting day at a dementia rehabilitation center, Elpida, a woman in her early forties, notices an elderly man sitting alone in a wheelchair. She approaches him and introduces herself as his daughter, trying to reconnect him with memories of family, love, and shared moments from the past. At first distant and unresponsive, the man slowly reacts to her warmth and affection. Only at the end is the truth revealed: Elpida is a neurologist at the center who chose to comfort a patient who had no visitors before his surgery the next day.
International Short Film Competition
THE VISIT
SHORTS O’CLOCK II, Saturday, April 18, 18:15 Bucharest Time (EEST)
ENGLISH TITLE:
The visit
Original title:
Η Επίσκεψη
Director:
Louis Patsias
Country:
Cyprus
Genre:
fiction
Year:
2025
Length:
8’
Cast:
Old man: Spiros Stavrinides, Doctor: Anna Yiagiozi
A quote for the film:
Don’t be afraid. Everything will be fine. It’s a sure journey.
Selective list of festivals and awards:
International Short Film Festival of Cyprus - Best Performance Award, Official Selection: Festival De Cine Chioriota Y Griego Barcelona, Bridge of Peace Paris, Justice Film Festival New York
Director’s bio:
Louis Patsias has been active in Cypriot cinema since the mid-1990s as a director and producer. He has created over 100 commercials and produced short and feature films. The Profile screened at Cyprus Film Festival in 2018. This is his second short film on the festival circuit.
