Avaton

Avaton

25th TiDF: International Premiere

Why are women banned from Mount Athos?Avaton is a reflection on the interdiction of every female presence in the largest area on earth reserved to men alone. Women of diverse socio-political backgrounds and political beliefs reflect on the spiritual haven of Mount Athos and discuss the strict law that leads to their exclusion.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Available at the Agora Market TiDF25

Direction: Irini Karayannopoulou, Sandrine Cheyrol
Script: Irini Karayannopoulou
Cinematography: Irini Karayannopoulou
Editing: Sandrine Cheyrol
Sound: Sandrine Cheyrol
Music: Natasa Giannaraki
Producers: Irini Karayannopoulou, Sandrine Cheyrol
Co-production: Greek Film Centre – Special Covid-19 Funding Scheme
Format: DCP
Color: Color, B/W
Production Country: Greece
Production Year: 2023
Duration: 60'

Agora Docs in Progress 2021

Irini Karayannopoulou

Filmography

2020 And Our Faces My Heart Brief as Photos (short, co-direction)
2022 Spring Rain (short, co-direction)
2022 Avaton (co-direction)

Sandrine Cheyrol

Filmography

2020 And Our Faces My Heart Brief as Photos (short, co-direction)
2022 Spring Rain (short, co-direction)
2022 Avaton (co-direction)