Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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In the middle of a record-breaking heatwave, three generations of Greek women—a quirky granddaughter, her chic mother, and a sharp-witted grandmother—find themselves stuck in their apartment without air conditioning. As they battle the sweltering heat, mounting piles of plastic waste, and water cuts, their misadventures offer a playful yet timely reflection on climate crisis and the chaos it brings in an urban setting.
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// Credits //
Directed by Kelly Sarri
Written by Mata Kourti
Produced by Christine Tsakmaka & Alexandra Minou
Co-Produced by Antonis Korkontzilas
Executive Producer Joanna Kalafatis
Supported by the Hellenic Film Centre | Sponsored by Optima Bank
#heatwave #climatefiction #family #shortfilm #greekcinema
Watch the full short film ⏯️ youtu.be/0EJlSf6tIDM
In the middle of a record-breaking heatwave, three generations of Greek women—a quirky granddaughter, her chic mother, and a sharp-witted grandmother—find themselves stuck in their apartment without air conditioning. As they battle the sweltering heat, mounting piles of plastic waste, and water cuts, their misadventures offer a playful yet timely reflection on climate crisis and the chaos it brings in an urban setting.
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🎙️ Dive deeper into the making of Heat Me with our exclusive interview with director Kelly Sarri
directorsnotes.com/2026/08/05/kelly-sarri-heat-me
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Newsletter: directorsnotes.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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Podcast: pod.link/192507317
// Credits //
Directed by Kelly Sarri
Written by Mata Kourti
Produced by Christine Tsakmaka & Alexandra Minou
Co-Produced by Antonis Korkontzilas
Executive Producer Joanna Kalafatis
Supported by the Hellenic Film Centre | Sponsored by Optima Bank
#heatwave #climatefiction #family #shortfilm #greekcinema
