Pigeons Are Dying, When the City Is on Fire (2023) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2023 · 21 mins · Greek

Directed by

Stavros Markoulakis

Starring

Angelo Diamantis, Thanos Koniaris

During the hottest day of the year, two young boys encounter a trapped pigeon. As a heatwave grips the city, the story explores a shared desire for escape, revealing the anxieties and dreams of those seeking refuge from an increasingly oppressive urban environment. The film captures a moment of connection and shared vulnerability amidst the simmering tension of a city on the brink.