Fokion Xenos: “Most films are dark. I chose the light in comedy.”

"Heat Wave" is another animated film that is part of the Student Competition and was screened on Tuesday at Kino Cubes at Anibar. The director of the movie, Fokion Xenos, has come from Greece to feature his film and shared with us a few words about the film but also his fears and hopes, which are the theme of this edition of Anibar. For more, read his short interview by Anibar Press.

Besarta Breznica

 

Anibar Press: What is your movie about?

So my film is about summer and exploring collective exhibits like the ways people approach surveillance and do not appreciate the beauty that they are surrounded by.

 

Anibar Press: What message did you want to convey in your movie?

So, I wanted to make an optimistic movie because I think most films are dark and are mostly for adults, I like them, but I don’t want to do them as a filmmaker. I want people to enjoy my film and enjoy my work, that’s why I chose the comedy genre to entertain people.

 

Anibar Press: Why did you choose to use animation?

I am an animator, and most animators are not able to make animated movies because they do not have a big enough budget, so they seek other ways to do their work. But I want all my work to be animated.

 

Anibar Press: Can you share with us your impressions of the Anibar festival?

I like the festival very much. I don’t know, I have met many people, and the organizers are very good. Also I like Peja, so I’m happy here.

 

Anibar Press: This year’s theme of the Anibar festival is “Fears and Hopes”. Can you share with us your fears and hopes?

Yes. I hope people will fund more independent animators and fears…I’m afraid we’re losing cinemas in general.