The first thing you notice about the Greek sci-fi short film iCON is it is GORGEOUS.

Shot in HD, the short was filmed on scenic Kefalonia Island.

Written by Yiannis Liolios and directed by Konstantina Papadopoulou, iCON is the story of Orpheus (Alexandros Koch) and his wife Daphni (Maria Sefanidou) as they live a typical day in their quaint and rustic cottage.

It is evident Orpheus is a man who loves nature as he passionately maintains the cottage’s grounds and garden.

Also apparent is the deep affection he and his wife share for each other. But after Orpheus has an encounter with a wild dog, a pall of melancholy reveals itself in him.

By now you may be thinking: “Okay, this sounds like an interesting slice-of-life piece, but isn’t this short supposed to be sci-fi?”

Trust me, it is, but the short film’s true speculative identity does not emerge until halfway through. But when it does arrive, the payoff will be worth the wait.

The short delivers on all fronts - the story, direction, acting, cinematography, and production design are skillfully, beautifully executed.

iCON is poignant and affecting with a theme apropos for our modern age.

Watch the short film in its entirety below (DISCLAIMER: Due to a brief scene of nudity and sexuality, this short film is not safe for work or appropriate for all ages. Viewer and parental discretion is advised.):

SUBTITLES are available in English and Spanish - just click the CC button on this video. ------------- In a society where smart apps dominate, a man chooses an environment away of the comforts high technology offers and tries to face a powerful opponent, using only his own strength. En una sociedad en la que dominan las aplicaciones inteligentes, un hombre elige un entorno alejado de las comodidades que ofrece la alta tecnología y trata de enfrentarse a un oponente poderoso, utilizando sólo su propia fuerza. Σε μία κοινωνία που κυριαρχούν οι έξυπνες εφαρμογές, ένας άνθρωπος επιλέγει ένα περιβάλλον μακριά από τις ανέσεις της υψηλής τεχνολογίας, και επιδιώκει να αντιμετωπίσει έναν δυνατό αντίπαλο, μόνο με τις δικές του δυνάμεις. ------------- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iconshortfilm/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icon_shortfilm/ Winner: Best Short - ReHaB Short Film Festival (2018) Official Selection: Athens International Film Festival (2017) Local Short Film Festival (2017) Dublin Sci-Fi Film Festival (2018) Athens Digital Arts Festival (2018) ReHaB Short Film Festival (2018) THE BUDDHA International Film Festival (2018) Zeitimpuls Short Film Festival (2018) Treasure Coast International Film Festival (2018) Fargo Fantastic Film Festival (2018) Ros Film Festival (2018) Duemila30 - International Short Film Festival (2018) International Film Festival of Larissa (2019)

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