On the evening of Tuesday August 11 , 9 pm , the 67 min. film ARCHILOCHOI’S BELOVED PAROS, shot in Paros 20 years ago, will be screened at the Cine Enastron of Paros Park. The director Yannis Tritsibidas focuses ons the genius poet bringing to the island his new book about Archilochos also. He will be present to answer your questions with both his works, book and film, and an hors-d oeuvre surprise.
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11/8
Archilochus’ Beloved Paros
Directed by: Yannis Tritsibidas
Documentary
67’ (2006)
Greek and English with subtitles in both languages
The director will present his book, “On Archilochus: A Contribution to the Study of the Poet and Warrior” (APOPEIRA Publications)
A documentary on the life and work of the Parian poet Archilochos (7th century B.C.), the originator of contemporary poetry who turned his attention to the individual, to universal human passions and emotions, and to erotic desire. The film includes a presentation of his poems, with scholars and university professors speaking about his poetry and his personality. Also included are interviews taken in October 2005 on Paros with the participants in the “Archilochos and His Age” international conference.
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