Documentary · Greece · 2025 · 1h 20m

The Charcoal Makers of Ikaria Island

The Charcoal Makers of Ikaria Island poster
Director
Manos Arvanitakis
Cast
Themistoklis Katsaros as Self
Crew
Alexandros Vilaras — Director of Photography Xenofon Vardaros — Editor Giorgos Melesanakis — Original Music Composer Stavros Nikolaidis — Original Music Composer Manos Arvanitakis — Writer Manos Arvanitakis — Producer
Synopsis

The story of Ikaria's renowned charcoal makers, who traveled Greece and Asia Minor. Elderly burners recount hardships, while women recall life on the island. Descendants share memories of relocation. Guided by historian Themistocles Katsaros and excerpts from The Charcoal Burners (1977), we revisit a bygone era, during which charcoal fueled Greece's industry.

Trailer The Charcoal Makers of Ikaria Island — Official Trailer
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Key Collaborators
Manos Arvanitakis Director Alexandros Vilaras Director of Photography Xenofon Vardaros Editor Giorgos Melesanakis Original Music Composer Stavros Nikolaidis Original Music Composer Manos Arvanitakis Writer Manos Arvanitakis Producer
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