The Charcoal Makers of Ikaria Island (2025)
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.
Director: Manos Arvanitakis
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Themistoklis Katsaros as Self |
| Directing | Manos Arvanitakis | Director |
| Writing | Manos Arvanitakis | Writer |
| Sound | Giorgos Melesanakis | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Alexandros Vilaras | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Xenofon Vardaros | Editor |
| Sound | Stavros Nikolaidis | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Manos Arvanitakis | Producer |
| Sound | Vangelis Sarigiannis | Sound |
| Production | Manos Arvanitakis | Researcher |
| Production | Nikos Lardas | Researcher |
| Production | Sideris Liaris | Researcher |
| Production | Giorgos Melesanakis | Researcher |