The touching story of Stelios Kazantzidis, a child of a refugee family from Pontus, who managed to survive and grew up, thanks to his enormous talent, and against all social and personal difficulties. Music, love, family, friends, fishing, creativity, night bouncers, fanatics, and great conflicts, create this mosaic of his life.
Director's notes:
In this film, I aim to delve into the soul of a man who, through his songs, touched millions of others. His powerful and magical voice opened doors for him and those around him. However, family, love, disputes, and his immense popularity left little room for his own happiness. The film reveals the creation of some landmark songs for Greeks, songs still sung and danced to at gatherings. It also portrays a nation transitioning from poverty to a new, unbridled era, offering a glimpse into the roots of our modern-day evolution. Cinematically, the film is character-driven, focusing on their authenticity. As time progresses, changing decor and attire subtly depict a society filling with new materials and colors. We’ll revisit the settings of classic black and-white films and use modern cinematic techniques to portray the backstage stories of Greece's first music stars. The challenge is to reignite admiration for Stelios Kazantzidis as the hero of this cinematic journey.
- Yorgos Tsemberopoulos
