Young filmmaker Michael Angelo Zervos has been given approval to begin shooting his feature film debut, “Papou,” in Michigan.
The 24-year-old will get behind the camera to tell the story of a grandfather named Archie and the bond with his grandson, Demetri. The cast features Yorgo Voyagis, Evan Kole and popular Greek-American comedian Basile. Also attached to the production are Michael Sinanis, Christos Moisides, and Michael Malis. The synopsis on the film’s Kickstarter page is as follows:
PAPOU is the tale of a wildly imaginative boy and his dying grandfather’s attempts to escape the clutches of death. Over the course of the story, Demetri, our young protagonist, discovers amazing things about his grandfather but remains ignorant to the fact that he is slowly dying.
A film about death, family, and the bond between grandfather and grandson, Papou touches upon several universal themes in a way that other films of this kind have rarely done. It is at once humorous and saddening, blending genres together in a way that will appeal to a large audience without sacrificing the integrity of the film core.
In an interview with The Oakland Press, Zervos said he hopes families will be able to watch the film and discuss their personal views and issues.
“Papou” begins filming this summer, with plans to have it run the festival circuit and release in theaters in 2014.
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