Sergei Paradjanov, the great Soviet filmmaker of Armenian origin who was born and grew up in Tbilisi, Georgia, studied film in Moscow and worked for many years in Ukraine, talks on camera to Fotos Lamprinos about his life, his films, and events in the USSR under Gorbachev’s Perestroika, a few short months before he died and while the state of his health was already deteriorating. The film includes rare footage of the massacre of Georgian civilians by the Soviet Army in April 1989 and unpublished material from the Ukrainian prison in which Paradjanov served his sentence.
By the 14th century, the Byzantine Empire was, if not on the verge of actual collapse, at least seriously decadent and clearly on its last legs. The hungry wolves of Europe were preparing to dine on its corpse, and as a result the Byzantine army and its allies were constantly engaged in battles and skirmishes. In this story, a widow lives in the 14th-century Byzantine village of Doxobus with her son Xenos. She forms a relationship with a village elder, and when she gives birth to the elder’s son, her son from her previous marriage is sent to live in a monastery.
Aris Velouchiotis - The Dilemma is a biography documentary film that explores the life and struggles of Aris Velouchiotis, a revolutionary captain. The film delves into his leadership and the challenges he faced during his time as a key figure in the Greek resistance against the Axis powers during World War II. It offers an in-depth exploration of his motivations and the impact of his actions on the war effort and the political landscape. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, viewers gain a deeper understanding of Velouchiotis's ideology, tactics, and the dilemmas he confronted.
1917-1933. The Bolshevik Revolution – Holodomor. The greatest Utopia mankind has ever known. An Utopia that shocked the world and was buried in mass graves along with millions of victims. The film narrates the global influence of the Revolution, the establishment of dozens of Communist Parties, the hopes created in millions of people around the world and this so full of promise yet tragic course of “The Great Utopia.” The film is a tribute to the centenary of the October Revolution (1917-2017)
Ekato ores tou Mai is a documentary short film that explores the life and works of Maiandros, a renowned Greek poet and writer. The film delves into his childhood, his inspirations, and the impact of his literary contributions on Greek literature. Through interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, it paints a vivid picture of his journey as a writer and the profound influence he had on the literary landscape of Greece.
An end of study film for this film director who graduated from the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) in Moscow, it was produced from audiovisual archives found in Russia. Inspired by the film "Triumph over Violence", produced in 1965 by Mikhail Romm, a study director and film director, "Visit Greece" tells the story of the first tourists – usually armed and not invited – to visit Greek territory at various periods of its history.
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