"In the vast wilderness of Crete, two men drift in the eternal current of time."

Pelekanos is a short film that I wrote and directed. Set in a rural region of Crete, it follows two men living far from the noise of modern life, their daily routines unfolding in rhythmic movements attuned to the land and the passage of time. Blending documentary and fiction, scripted scenes and observed footage, the film makes nature itself the true protagonist, capturing the tranquility of the Greek countryside through extended, flowing shots and a fluid sense of time. Natural sound and ambient composition deepen the meditative experience, evoking reflection as nature persists while people are swept along in the current of time.
Inspired by François Jullien's philosophy of existential living, Pelekanos explores slowness, simplicity, and a deeper connection to nature, offering a poetic counterpoint to modern life. Its protagonists are not heroes chasing success, but ordinary people content with small, quiet lives. A reminder that fulfillment can be found in the present moment, not in the constant pursuit of more.

Pelekanos premiered at the Chania Film Festival.

with
Lucas Manousakis, Eftichis Koukoutsakis

Director of Photography & Co-Writer
Sebastian Arlamovsky

Editor
Zoë Schreckenberg

Composer
Luca Sulzbach

Director & Writer
Lukas Ipsmiller

Boom Operator
Leah Wogrolly

Colorist
Lukas Lerperger

Sound Editor
Gianluigi Fischer

Titles & Credits
Micha Elias Pichlkastner