Kalamata Short Doc - Feb23 Selections
Friday, 17 March 2023
Kalamata Creative Documentary Center
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The film "The Inventor" refers to the life of George Paraponiaris, a carrier from Kalamata, as described by his daughters Alexandra and Tasia.
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Zsuzsi Konrád, daughter of the famous writer, György Konrád made a documentary about their relationship one year before he died. Her goal is to tear down the unapproachable idol and simply be next to each other as father and daughter. Their clumsy attempt to make connection is imbued with love.
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Intermision
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The diploma film Thalia with iota presents the life of Takis Moschopoulidis. Takis immerses us in his world which is consisted of alcohol and wooden constructions similar to those of modeling craftsmen. With his hands covered with glue and his mouth busy smoking constantly cigarettes, he shows absolute devotion to his artistic creations. He n...
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From a young age, Eleni Tsakmaki's life challenged her with great hardships. The dream of a self-determined life was denied to her. At the age of 5 she witnessed cruel NaziGerman occupation. At the age of 17 she is forced into an arranged marriage. At 23, she and her husband come to Germany as so called "guest worker" and have to leave their ...
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Intermision
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The ocean isn’t just the habitat of fish, cetacean, seaweed and other living creatures. It is the way of living of many villages and cities, a trade route, a space for leisure, a source of wealth and also of tragedy. The ocean is a lifestyle, an identity. The Atlantic many times determines us as Galicians, but it also has its own identity, an...