Monastiraki
1976
Greece
19 minutes
No dialogue
A lyrical documentary on Monastiraki, a neighbourhood in Athens where ancient monuments (Classical, Byzantine, Ottoman) coexist alongside small workshops and many antique shops. Gay Angelis, who played an active role in editing the influential Greek film periodical Film, embarks on her first documentary determined to avoid portraying the city in folkloric clichés.
Sound :
Tasos Giannakouros
Tasos Giannakouros
Photography :
Kostas Nastos
Kostas Nastos
Production :
Tasos Giannakouros
Tasos Giannakouros
Print source :
Cinémathèque de Grèce - Greek Film Archive
Cinémathèque de Grèce - Greek Film Archive