Panos H. Koutras, a remarkably versatile and accomplished Greek film director, producer, and screenwriter, burst onto the cinematic landscape with his inaugural feature film, The Attack of the Giant Moussaka, in the year 1999.
This innovative, independently produced science-fiction parody, which astutely and humorously poked fun at the genre, quickly gained widespread recognition and acclaim in France and Japan, thereby cementing its status as a cult classic of enduring popularity.
Throughout the extensive and remarkable trajectory of his professional journey, Koutras has demonstrated his remarkable range and artistic prowess by assuming the roles of director, producer, and screenwriter for no fewer than three additional cinematic endeavors, each one serving as a testament to his remarkable adaptability, creativity, and skill.
Real Life, a collaborative production between French and Greek filmmaking entities, had the distinction of premiering at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival's Contemporary World Cinema section in the year 2004.
The cinematic masterpiece "Strella", a 2009 production, earned a coveted spot within the esteemed Panorama program at the Berlin International Film Festival, solidifying his position as a masterful storyteller. This remarkable achievement served as a testament to his exceptional skill in crafting engaging narratives.
Koutras has been diligently devoting his time and expertise to his most current and ambitious undertaking, a cinematic masterpiece titled Dodo, which is a collaborative effort between Greece, France, and Belgium. This highly anticipated production is poised to make its debut on the global stage at the 75th Cannes Film Festival in the year 2022.
