Yannis Economides

Yannis Economides

Born 1967
Limassol, Cyprus

Biography

Yannis Economides (b. 1967, Limassol, Cyprus) headed for Athens in 1987 to study film. After a number of shorts and documentaries he debuted in features in 2003 with Matchbox. His second film Soul Kicking (2006) screened in Cannes' Critics' Week before competing at several festivals around the world. His third movie Knifer (2010) premiered at Korea's prestigious Busan festival and took seven awards from the Greek Film Academy, including best picture, director, and script.

MFF Karlovy Vary

Actor

Director

Movies
2020

Ballad for a Pierced Heart

2014

Stratos

2010

Knifer

2006

Soul Kicking

2002

Matchbox

Documentaries
1990

Kalimera nyhta

Screenwriter

Producer