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The Peloponnisos Documentary Film Festival, in collaboration with the Piraeus Bank Group Cultural Foundation, presents a program in Dimittsana on November 23rd and 24th that focuses on the intersection of past and present, tradition and innovation, and individual effort within the broader context of society. The films explore themes such as the preservation of traditional skills, the re-examination of pivotal moments in Greek history, navigating the challenges of contemporary society, and the importance of maintaining dignity in the face of adversity. Each film offers a unique perspective on our relationship with the past, present, and future. The setting of the Water Power Museum in Dimittsana strengthens the program's connection to the location and its unique cultural heritage. The festival aims to promote documentary filmmaking as a means of understanding the complexities of human existence and societal evolution, encouraging dialogue and reflection on critical issues.
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Stone by Stone: The reconstruction site of the Plaka bridge
Director: Ariana Spyrou Country: Greece
The construction of a stone bridge had not been carried out for more than two generations in Greece. Stonemasons are disappearing. The workers, at the restoration site of the Plaka bridge, together with the NTUA research team, the architects and the engineers, unfold their connection to the stone, as well as the bridge's link to the place.
COM_DOCUMENTARIES_TITLE_SCREENED: Saturday, 23 November 2024 17:30
Duration: 38 MINUTES -
The Red Teacher
Director: Stelios Charalampopoulos Country: Greece
Two political trials and executions have left an indelible mark on post-conflict Greece. The trial of Nikos Belogiannis and the trial of Nikos Ploumpidis. Ploumpidis, however, died alone, slandered by enemies and friends, dishonored. Personal drama and collective destiny co-shape this Promethean hero, who seems straight out of an ancient tragedy.
COM_DOCUMENTARIES_TITLE_SCREENED: Saturday, 23 November 2024 18:15
Duration: 100 MINUTES -
Slaves Of The Empire
Director: Rajesh James Country: India
Slaves of the Empire unfolds against the backdrop of colonial-era Fort Kochi, a picturesque town in Kerala, India. This evocative film delves deep into the ordinary existence of a dhobi community, laundry workers who were enslaved by the Dutch during the colonial era. Through the captivating journeys of four central characters—Rajan, Pratti, Rajashekharan, and Selvaraj—the film paints a vivi...
COM_DOCUMENTARIES_TITLE_SCREENED: Sunday, 24 November 2024 11:00
Duration: 51 MINUTES -
Lenaki, The Curse of Fire
Director: Dimitris Indares Country: Greece
The forgotten case of the arson of an ancestral tower in Peloponnese, Greece, comes to light with the discovery of a manuscript. The interreligious romance between Eleni and Elmaz-aga, close to the 1821 uprising against the Ottomans, and a parental curse, haunt the history of the family and of the village alike. The folk song of Eleni drives to the awakening of a past that resembles a fairyt...
COM_DOCUMENTARIES_TITLE_SCREENED: Sunday, 24 November 2024 12:00
Duration: 72 MINUTES -
Name Me Lawand
Director: Edward Lovelace Country: United Kingdom
Five-year-old Lawand is on a quest to find a world where there are people like him — people who will understand him. Since birth, Lawand has been profoundly deaf and unable to communicate with those around him. He undertakes a treacherous journey with his family from Iraq to Derby, home of the Royal School for the Deaf. But this new life soon comes under threat when the family face deportati...
COM_DOCUMENTARIES_TITLE_SCREENED: Sunday, 24 November 2024 13:15
Duration: 86 MINUTES
