Markos, an ambitious young journalist on a provincial television channel is trying to retrieve a gun stolen from his Candid Camera-type show. His search leads him in the dead of winter to his mother's neck of the woods, one of the abandoned villages on the southwestern slopes of Mount Pindos. In his attempt to get the gun back he comes up against Elias, a strange young man who is the son of the guardian of the village. Their clash will have unforeseen results both for the two young men and for the few inhabitants of the village.
Elias works as a flyer distributor to cover his expenses. On his long tiring workdays, walking around Athens, he meets people and faces difficulties unknown to him. An orange juice and a fifty euro bill will put Ilias through an unexpected test.
A small army outpost on an offshore island of the Aegean. Its mission – area surveillance and the collecting of information on the enemy.
The Grocer is a heartwarming documentary that explores the story of a dedicated grocer and his close-knit community. Through interviews and personal anecdotes, the film highlights the important role the grocer plays in the lives of the town's residents, providing not just the essentials but also a sense of belonging and connection.
Daniel, a German teenager, is sent to a juvenile offender community in Greece, to serve his sentence. There, in an abandoned village of Evros river region, near the border with Turkey, he experiences never-felt-before emotions and is called to solve difficult dilemmas... His final decision will surprise everyone.
Dimitra Koutsiabassakos is 88 years old and lives alone in the village of Armatoliko in the Pindos mountain range, on the banks of the ancient river Acheloos, named after the mythical river god who fought Heracles for the favors of a woman and who could take on many forms. Dimitra’s home is located near the place where a great dam is being built and lies right in the middle of the area destined to become a lake after construction is completed. By a strange quirk of fate, the materials used in the construction of the dam are a product of a cement company named “Heracles”, so that it seems that the age-old contest between Acheloos and Heracles continues to the present day! Dimitris, Costas and Petros decide to pay their grandmother a visit and make a documentary.
In 1963, Swedish humanitarian organization IM, established a model weaving center in Vlasti, a mountainous village in Northern Greece. For the next 25 years, this intercultural venture was much more than a blessing for local women; it also contributed to the reinvigoration of an endowed locale, stricken by wars, poverty, and abandonment. A bittersweet glance at the past, raising thorny questions about the future of the Greek countryside.
Silent Witness is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the mysterious realm of memory, uncovering its profound impact on our lives. Through captivating narratives and expert interviews, this film invites viewers to explore the intricate workings of the human mind and how memory shapes our past, present, and future. From traumatic experiences to cherished moments, Silent Witness takes us on an unforgettable journey through the enigmatic world of memory.
This documentary explores the mythological tales of Heracles, as well as the importance of the river Achelloos and the village of Mesochora in Greek history. It delves into the heroic journey of Heracles, his encounters with mythical creatures, and the role of Achelloos and Mesochora in shaping ancient Greece.
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