Real life

Real Life tells the story of Milena, a film student who finds herself confined to her parents' house during the quarantine of 2020. With travel restrictions in place, she navigates her new reality while engaging with a video game, creating a compelling self-portrait that reflects her emotional struggles. The film chronicles her journey through cooking, distance learning, and observing life from her balcony, illustrating how the pandemic altered her daily life.

This documentary offers a raw look at the feelings of loneliness and confinement many experienced during lockdown. It provides a personal narrative that resonates with anyone who faced similar challenges during that time. The intertwining of Milena's video game world with her quarantine experience creates a thought-provoking commentary on reality and escapism. Directed by the Film School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, this film serves as a window into the life of a young woman adapting to unprecedented circumstances.