Toxic Magnus | Big Short Films 2023

Toxic Magnus by Nasos Gatzoulis

09.10.2023

Best Documentary Award, DISFF

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Synopsis

Following a year-long battle with his father’s obsession to turn him into a traditional male role model, a failed suicide attempt by Magnus will lead him to become a life coach.

Duration: 10΄ | Available at Onassis Channel on YouTube | 16-23.10.2023

Credits

Directed by Nasos Gatzoulis

Screenplay: Nasos Gatzoulis, Magnus Gudmansen

Director of Photography: Jesper Duelund Hansen

Editing, Sound & Sound Design: Nasos Gatzoulis

Music: Bjorn Svin, Beatworms, 1000mods

Sound Mix: Costas Fylaktides

Production: Jesper Duelund Hansen, Nasos Gatzoulis

Cast: Magnus Gudmansen

Festivals & Awards

CPH:DOX | Copenhagen International Documentary Festival, 2022, Denmark, premiere

45th Drama International Short Film Festival (DISFF), 2022, Greece: Best Documentary Award

23rd Landshut Film Festival, 2023, Germany: Innovation Award

About the Director

Nasos Gatzoulis studied Political Science and Public Administration at the University of Athens and holds an MFA in Directing from the American Film Institute. He works as a commercials and video clips director and editor, based in Los Angeles. His short films have screened in numerous festivals around the world, such as Camerimage, LA Shorts International Film Festival, New Directors/ New Films, CPH:DOX, and the ‘Short of the Week’ platform.