Metaxourgeio

2008 0h 28m EL

Documentary

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Metaxourgio* is a famous and historical neighborhood of Athens, Greece. The film captures a stroll through today's Metaxourgio neighbourhood and focuses on its "refinement" of recent years. Michalis Afolayan, actor, street musician, juggler and son of Nigerian immigrants, plays the role of guide.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Michalis Afolayan

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Damianos Voganatsis
Writers: Pinelopi Lekaditi
Languages: Greek
Countries: Greece

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RUNTIME

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Tight 28-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Damianos Voganatsis, shot by Christos Nikou. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Xenofon Latinakis shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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The take

Damianos Voganatsis directs. Christos Nikou behind the camera. Xenofon Latinakis cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Greece. Dialogue in Greek.

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1Tight 28-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 18 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Damianos Voganatsis, shot by Christos Nikou. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Xenofon Latinakis shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt2205010 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.