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Athena ex Nihilo
Directed: Fivos Kontogiannis
Documentary
52' (2013)
In Greek with English subtitles
Short Films by Argyris Papadimitropoulos.
A 52 minute documentary following the construction of a traditional Greek sailing boat from the beginning (Syman vessel with Junk sails). Apart from describing the techniques used on the construction procedure and the excellence of the result, this documentary focuses on the individuals involved and their way of collaboration in the project. Each ones point of view and thoughts on the completion of the project reveal a philosophy of life essential for a creative and harmonic living. Everyday life and myth interact, producing values beyond the reach of time.
