
Miss Violence
Seen it?2013 | 99 min | Drama
Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
On the day of her birthday, eleven-year-old Angeliki jumps off the balcony and falls to her death with a smile on her face. While the police and Social Services try to discover the reason for this apparent suicide, Angeliki's family keep insisting that it was an accident. What is the secret that young Angeliki took with her? Why does her family persist in trying to "forget" her and to move on with its life?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 112K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alexandros Avranas
- Themis PanouFather
- Reni PittakiMother
- Eleni RoussinouEleni
- Sissy ToumasiMyrto
- Kostas AntalopoulosSocial Welfare Employee
- Constantinos AthanasiadesPhilippos
- Chloe BolotaAngeliki
- Martha BouziouriGynecologist
- Rafika ChawisheCivil Status Worker
- Kalliopi ZontanouAlkmini