The Charcoal Makers of Ikaria Island

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 7, 2025

Original language

Greek

Countries

Greece

Production

Hyke Productions,Antilaloi

Cast

Themistoklis Katsaros

Director

Manos Arvanitakis

Writer

Manos Arvanitakis

Producer

Manos Arvanitakis

Cinematography

Alexandros Vilaras

Music

Stavros Nikolaidis,Giorgos Melesanakis

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt35972886