Greek film ‘Dodo’ wins audience prize at EUFF in Toronto

"Dodo," a film by Greek filmmaker Panos H. Koutras, has won the Audience Choice Award at the 20th European Union Film Festival (EUFF), staged in Toronto from November 14 to 28. A total of 28 films from across Europe were screened at the event.

Delving into themes of privilege, identity, and the human condition, "Dodo" uses the setting of a wedding, a quintessential celebration of unity, to explore dissonance and fragmentation, both personal and societal.

At the center of the film lies a striking, rare bird that appears at a luxurious Athenian villa just days before an extravagant wedding. What unfolds is a kaleidoscope of emotions, social critiques, and absurdities as the characters grapple with their anxieties, secrets, and moral dilemmas.

"Every recognition brings joy, but when it comes from the audience, it feels profoundly rewarding," said Koutras, who...