Set in 2010, the story follows Stelios Dimitrakopoulos, a jazz club owner in Athens struggling with mounting debt as the economy collapses.
: The Romanian gives him exactly 32 hours to settle his debts—a countdown that ends on Wednesday at 04:45 AM.
: Starring Stelios Mainas as Stelios, with Dimitris Tzoumakis , Mimi Branescu (The Romanian), and Maria Nafpliotou .
: Stelios owes a massive sum (roughly €148,000) to a ruthless loan shark known as "The Romanian".
(released internationally as Wednesday 04:45 ) is a 2015 Greek crime drama directed by Alexis Alexiou. The film is a gritty "neo-noir" set in Athens during the early stages of the Greek financial crisis. Plot Summary
: It was screened at several prestigious festivals, including the Tribeca Film Festival and the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival . Critical Style Tetarti 04:45 (2015) - IMDb
: The film was a critical success in Greece, winning 9 Iris Awards from the Hellenic Film Academy, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor.
: The film follows Stelios's descent into the Athenian underworld as he desperately tries to save his business, his marriage, and his life through a series of increasingly violent and drug-fueled encounters. Production and Recognition