Manuel de Coco

Manuel de Coco was born in Athens, Greece. He is a film director and writer, best known for his poetic and transcendental style. He is also renowned for traveling to extreme and remote places to explore humanity's relationship with spirituality. Through his films, one can feel the harmony and divine essence of the earth, with a clear look at humanity that reveals a world in crisis. He frequently uses profound narratives, with an existential voice-over, non-professional actors and unconventional techniques to create a dreamlike and hypnotic effect. His films are visually arresting and immersive, offering a unique perspective on the art of cinema which elevates his work from a film to an experience. His directorial debut, the cult feature film "Unknown Land" (2012), was filmed in Israel and in Yemen (Socotra Island) during the period of "Arab Spring" and the monsoon season, with a broken camera. Its budget was €25,000 and the filming lasted only 12 days. It is the first feature film wh...