Jamie Lang Emilios Avraam‘s debut feature, “Smaragda – I Got Thick Skin and I Can’t Jump,” a coming-of-middle-age story set in Cyprus, is world premiering in competition tonight at this year’s Tallinn Dark Nights Film Festival.
The film’s titular protagonist suffers from environmental sensitivities, failed relationships and a stagnant career as a TV entertainer.
Not content with her situation, Smaragda becomes a children’s entertainer at a tourist resort and embraces social media, receiving both fame and backlash for her online persona.
Undeterred, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Produced by Bark Like A Cat Films, “Smaragda” received backing from the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Culture and Creative Europe MEDIA (Mini Slate).
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