“LIFT LADY” IN THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION AT THE CHANIA FILM FESTIVAL IN GREECE
The film “Lift Lady”, directed by Marcin Modzelewski, has been selected for the international competition of the 13th Chania Film Festival in Greece. The event runs until October 26, 2025.
The Chania Film Festival is one of Greece’s most important film events, attracting filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from around the world. Each year, the festival showcases more than 200 films – including fiction features, documentaries, and animations – creating a vibrant space for cultural exchange and artistic diversity. It is distinguished by its extensive educational program involving thousands of students and teachers, as well as by its strong social message that places the human experience at the heart of creativity and reflection. This year’s edition focuses on themes of music, nature, aging, and humanity, highlighting the festival’s deeply humanistic dimension.
About the film
Brutalist architecture, a toll elevator, and the surreal rhythm of everyday life define the world of Mzia – a former sniper overseeing a one-of-a-kind transportation system. The grotesque reality of the housing estate and the peculiarities of its inhabitants form a tragicomic portrait of modern Georgia. “Lift Lady” blends the surrealism of the urban landscape with the absurdity of daily existence, offering an intimate portrayal of a woman who, within the confined microcosm of her world, rediscovers relationships and tensions long forgotten by the West.
More information about the festival and the films presented can be found here.