Scrap Metal Dreams
A haunting tale of identity and legacy comes to Hastings, with a special Q&A session with the director. Aristotelis Maragkos' film explores the fragile truth of a sailor's son.
Dir: Aristotelis Maragkos
Cast: Hristos Passalis, Aliki Andriomenou, Sotiris Belsis, Lefteris Polychronis, Stathis Kokkoris, Eleni Karagiorgi, Youla Boudali, Ieronymos Kaletsanos
92 mins · 2026 · Greece · Greek
IMDb 6.8/10
Awards: 4 wins & 4 nominations total
Beachcomber + Director's Q&A
1 Nov 2026 – 5 Nov 2026
Electric Palace Hastings
Elias, a sailor's son, is driven by an obsessive dream to build a boat from scrap metal, chasing the legacy of his father. This haunting and evocative tale follows his journey as his creation crumbles, forcing him to confront the truth of who he really is.
The film, directed by Aristotelis Maragkos, is a drama that explores themes of identity, failure, and the mythology of the sea. Maragkos, an award-winning writer, director, and animator, has screened his work at festivals around the world, including Telluride, Locarno, and Annecy. His film has received critical acclaim, premiering at the 66th Thessaloniki International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Alexander for Best Director and the Cinematography Award.
Beachcomber will be screened at the Electric Palace Hastings in Hastings on Sunday, 1 November 2026, followed by a Q&A session with the director. The film has a runtime of 92 minutes and is in Greek. It has received a score of 6.8/10 on IMDb. Tickets or details are available with the button beside this article.
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