45m²

At twenty-three, Christina is a shop assistant desperate to break free from the suffocating constraints of her mother’s home. Driven by a fierce desire to discover her true self, she makes a daring, high-stakes gamble: she moves into a modest 45-square-meter apartment on Acharnon Street. With only 700 euros to her name—a sum that barely covers two months of independent living—the clock is ticking on her newfound autonomy. The apartment is far from a blank slate. Left behind by a previous tenant, a young man of her own age, the space is filled with the remnants of a life she never knew. As Christina navigates the harsh economic realities of her situation, she begins to rummage through these abandoned belongings, finding herself drawn into a world that feels both foreign and intoxicating. This discovery sparks a journey toward a more poetic and liberal way of life, challenging her perceptions and forcing her to confront what she truly wants from her future. *45m²* is an intimate, atmospheric exploration of the struggle for identity and the courage required to pursue one's own will. As her limited funds dwindle, Christina must balance the practical pressures of survival with the allure of a new reality, wondering if she can truly claim this space—and her own life—before her time runs out.