An annual event that showcases award-winning feature and documentary productions from across Europe takes place in Egypt from November 25 to December 5.

In the midst of ongoing socio-political tensions all over the world, the Panorama of the European Film comes back this year with an eclectic selection of more than 60 films, fictions, documentaries & shorts, from the Old Continent.

The Balkan Focus section by the 8th Panorama of the European Film screens a subcategory titled ‘A journey through Greece in a time of crisis,’ a selection of 7 Greek films by young directors using different tons to portray the crisis their country is going through.

Still from 45 Degrees

The screened films include 45 Degrees, Casus Belli, Generator, The Greek Crisis Explained, Jesus Stopped at Gyzi, Running Dry, and Something Will Turn Up.

Still from Jesus Stopped at Gyzi

The Greek Crisis Explained, 45 Degrees, Generator, Jesus Stopped at Gyzi, and Something Will Turn Up share very similar themes, and aim to portray the impact of the crisis on the country’s social fabric.

Still from Generator

‘A journey through Greece in a time of crisis’ was screened on Friday 27 November at art house cinema Zawya, and will screen again on Saturday 28 November at Cinema Karim, as ahram online reports.

Still from The Greek Crisis Explained