Hansel Short Horror Film | Screamfest

Hansel had its world premiere at Screamfest 2020. This short horror films tells the story of a young boy trapped in a Gingerbread House which underneath hides a gloomy world, while his mother is desperately trying to find the gate that will take him out of there.
Directed by:
Vivian Papageorgiou
Produced by:
Marni Films & Greek Film Center
Executive Producer(s):
Mina Dreki
Written by:
Vivian Papageorgiou
Main Cast:
Andromachi Makridou Aggelos Karaminas Nestoras Kopsidas
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About the Director(s):
Dr. in Cinema Studies (University of Athens), has a Master’s Degree in Audiovisual & Cinema (Nouvelle Sorbonne Paris III), studied TV & Cinema Directing (Stavrakos Cinema School, Athens), English Literature (Aristotle University, Thessaloniki) and Interior Design (Dimitrelis School of Arts). So far, she created 4 short films as producer /director /screenwriter. Final Instance (2003, fiction), Inner Land (2015, fiction) (40 festivals & 20 international awards), With open wings (2017, documentary) (25 festivals & 5 international awards), Krisi (2019, experimental). She is a Sarajevo Film Festival talent alumni (2016) and her script “Hansel” was at the Pack & Pitch of the same year. In 2018, her script “Lost & Found” won the Greek Film Academy Award at the Short Film Fund competition. At the moment she is working at the University of Athens, and is in progress of her short animation “Lost & Found”.
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[@rowdyreidgirl]

I thought this was an analogy for child abduction and predators... A house with video games, sweets and tempting treats, a mask for a predator.

[@vivianpap290]

Hi! I am the director of "Hansel". That is exactly what I had in mind! Thank you for your comment! 🥰

[@durasaxon5131]

Ingenious An old take and a new take on the Hansel and Gretel story. Both worlds live side-by-side. It's all up to the imagination? I found this to be a well-played out and excellently acted Passion Play of an older story from Europe. This Greek 21st Century version was excellent! + Durasaxon + ✝️

[@ALIENIGHTMARE]

Whoa! This kid got into other dimension portal or something! I love it! I always had this kind of imagination when i was a kid. It reminds me of "bridge to terabitia" very well made 👌

[@screamfestla]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@journeymansmitty8283]

Now this right here is what I call a perfect horror movie it was creepy confusing wild and crazy🤔

[@screamfestla]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Abelmars11]

@@screamfestlawoould you something like this again?

[@professorplum3858]

Boy... that was surprisingly not what I expected. Once I got a few minutes in I immediately picked up on the undertones of predatory behavior and sexual abuse. There were some visual clues implying more, but I won't spoil it. Without giving to much away take a look around the boys room at the end of the short.

[@ninaivanova151]

the atmosphere, the decorations, acting - it was incredible!! i wish i can watch more that kind of horror movies

[@screamfestla]

Thank you so much!!! We appreciate people taking the time to watch the films and its great to know when they enjoy them.

[@DethronerX]

Crazy movie! One of the very few Ive seen in a while, where the ending is perfect

[@AnnaInWonderTube]

The motives are really interesting: Toys- ‏‪the children that became the predators toys, the little riding hood is merely a doll on a shelf now, luring other children to the lair. The mother senses something is wrong but can't see her son, because predators attack in secret, warning not to tell. She herself was subjected to child abuse but never dealed with the trauma remaining trapped.

[@r1nkyd1nk66]

Who leaves a little boy like that alone at home, while they go out?

[@doriancarnesi1727]

Brilliant everything ***** acting was so good *** lighting**sound**story like an old classic brought back to life❤️❤️so enjoyed from beginning to end*****🍰🧁🍬🍭🍮🍫

[@screamfestla]

Thanks for the awesome comment!! ❤️❤️

[@MisterG2323]

Nicely atmospheric, but felt like it was still in search of an ending.

[@laradavenport903]

Was it a bad end?

[@MisterG2323]

No. It just felt incomplete.

[@RK-qh3ll]

This was excellently laid out. I do notice some confusion in the comments, however I'll take a stab at this... maybe the director can chime in let me know if I'm on to something? To me at least, this plays into the horrors that can occur in a home, right under the nose and watchful eye of a caring parent, under seemingly normal circumstances. What might seem like a well tended home might be a nightmare for someone else who's afraid to tell..perhaps this boy relives this horror which could be carried out by a close relative or even a parent or member of the clergy.. maybe in this final scene his mother has just realized it?

[@vivianpap290]

Hi! I am Vivian thanks for watching my film! I wouldn't explain my film better than you... you understood exactly what my film is about! Yes, someone from the family is abusing the child and the Boy isn't supposed to tell. It doesn't matter if it is the father or a relative, it is someone who is entering the house and the boy has built this fairy tale world to cope with it. That is why we see the toy from the house in the forest and and the video game in the bedroom. Mother suspects what is going on and she is sure about it only in the final scene. The Boy sees the house as in a fairy tale while Mother sees the reality, so for her, the place is in ruins. It is a film about child abuse within the family and if you notice carefully we never hear the name of the Boy... the name Hansel is only in the title and during the narration of the fairy tale in the final scene... because for me, it could be a child everywhere in the world. In fact, the Forest doesn't exist... they never went out of the house... Me and my team, took great care of every little detail and I hope you enjoyed watching it 😊

[@artemisnectar7]

@@vivianpap290 🙏🏽💫🥂 Lol RK ☺ neva lied about the confusion in my comment . Thanks much 4 explaining & now I will rewatch with different eyes👍🏽

[@laradavenport903]

Thank for your explaining!😊 Wish your whole comment is mentioned above.

[@AnnaInWonderTube]

You might escape the predator, but still be trapped within the trauma walls. Sometimes, throughout generations.

[@rickysanchez8709]

Sounds like Greek language they were speaking in the kitchen. That icecream cone to the right front side of the house look goooooood! ;-D Anyhow good film too :-)

[@screamfestla]

It was Greek 😀

[@vivianpap290]

Yes, it was Greek indeed! 😊 Greetings from sunny Greece and Happy New Year!

[@oops6661]

Very aesthetic film with good storytelling. It has Guillermo del Toro vibes.

[@vivianpap290]

Hi! I am the director of "Hansel" and a great admirer of Guillermo Del Toro 's work so I couldn't be more honoured by your comment! Thank you!!😍

[@Abelmars11]

@@vivianpap290Would you do something like this again U have an idea?

[@vivianpap290]

@@Abelmars11 I surely want to! Now I want to move on to a feature film, so it will take quite some time...

[@Abelmars11]

@@vivianpap290 Would you like to do one more short film where we see an old woman put a boy on a table?

[@louisianaboyjames2660]

This was a good short. Happy New Year, Screamfest.

[@screamfestla]

Happy New Year! 🎆🎊

[@patriciamccutcheon1169]

That Hansel is so hot right now. Sorry, couldn't resist. Excellent film as always. 💜

[@jerryleroy9187]

Nice! A little confusing but a well put together short film. Thank you Screamfest!

[@screamfestla]

Thanks for watching! Happy New Year!

[@deandragriffiths]

The moviie was goid

[@sassycat1825]

Nice to see a good one from the Balkan area. Well done!

[@MrNeEdFuLThInGs]

Was that the Pied Piper Flute (instrument) on the table?

[@sicooper4230]

Excellent short.Really atmospheric 🍬🍭

[@artemisnectar7]

#Screamfest🙌🏽🥂💫 HNY & it was good, but what happened??😝 I watched 2x & didn't understand the ending💃🏽

[@sevdetomrisozkan8305]

You can check R K ‘s comment above. He/she explained very well 🙂

[@artemisnectar7]

@@sevdetomrisozkan8305 HNY & Ty!!!👍🏽🥂💫

[@wholesome1079]

This is great

[@Tori0497]

Was his red scarf the same white one that granny bleeds on in the memory?

[@raziel3726]

Amazing 👍🏻👍

[@Itsyrm8]

Πισω στον πρωην κ με το παιδι. Αυτο κ αν ειναι εφιαλτης , ε; Very well done!

[@vivianpap290]

Αυτό! Ευχαριστώ!

[@DannyHusky33]

Although it's doctor's mandate that I have to wear a disposable pull up diaper at night in my bedtime shirt, it helps me prepare for these suspense horror films for jumpscares.

[@screamfestla]

😂

[@kareneastman9695]

Uh Oh.😲He's naughty. There's only a woman witch in Hansel and Gretel.Who's the man??A Warlock??Interesting.🙂

[@Single.White.Female]

EPIC. 🍰 🎂 When I saw Hansel, I knew it was going to be amazing. Screamfest offers nothing but the best short HORROR. I'm reading that people were confused, but once you read the description of the film it's easier to follow. A secret underworld Gingerbread house, trapped by a 🪄🧹 witchy man and no Gretel.

[@cordiella5944]

I like itt. That is so good. But I don't understand what happen in the end?

[@Cassieldark]

Dont understand this

[@lexi9010]

@cassieldark4954 don’t

[@laradavenport903]

@@lexi9010 Why not?

[@marychristinenewell8780]

Loved it thank you ❤

[@screamfestla]

❤️❤️❤️

[@TheQuincyEdwards]

This was a stinker.

[@girlinterrupted243]

I’ve never rooted for a child to do in a Horror Movie but first time for everything I guess .

[@tanrose8645]

AMAZINGLY WELL DONE❣️👏🏻👏🏻 Very profound & the acting was super!👏🏻🥇🌹 HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR❣️🥳🍾🥂🎆🎇🎉🤗💓 Yule & NY blessings to you & your viewers❣️🎉🎄🥳🪄✨💫🌟

[@screamfestla]

Happy New Year!🎊🎆 🎉🥳🥂

[@Vishakha_B897]

Oooohhhh!!! 😯😯😯😯😯

[@screamfestla]

Thanks for watching! Happy New Year!

[@Vishakha_B897]

@@screamfestla HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU TOO!! 🥳

[@brianlawson363]

ΜΗΝ ΠΑΣ ΜΈΣΑ! ΠΟΤΈ!

[@lizhiggins4805]

What the very end about am confused with the very end when she reading him story

[@Tamingsouls]

The portals have always intrigued me, awesome implementation!

[@screamfestla]

Thanks for watching!

[@ExoTinyArmy]

What happened in the Ending ? I don’t get it

[@ricardoat6671]

[@rudewayz1413]

I'm going out on one of those limbs and try to wrap my head around it 🤪lol.. I'm thinking it was the Mother's memory of being left alone. She made up the witch taking her Grandma to cope with the loss. Granny's memory basket made bad apples from unprocessed grief thus generational curses/karma become the inheritance. The puzzle piece clues we are left in hopes of clearing the closet to save our future kin. ( eh.. something like that ). Saga Po (Greek) i love you

[@RocaBibaby]

Okay, what did I just watch?

[@bhutjolokia6990]

That was an awesome short film!!👍👍😁

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

Delightful!

[@RubabJaffery_CuteSagittarius]

*Very enjoyable!* 👹👍🏼

[@manusharma7957]

❤❤❤

[@mmmdzad9007]

👍🏻😊

[@screamfestla]

Thanks for watching and joining the chat! Happy New Year!

[@mmmdzad9007]

@@screamfestla It's not worth it, it's nice, always 😊 happy holiday to you 🤝🏻☺️🙏

[@sujatadas4962]

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