Sailing Souls

The story of a boy enchanted by the sea, illustrated through his meetings with old fishermen, who teach him the art of the sea; his trips during the seventies to the smaller Aegean islands, such as Koufonissi, Kassos and Castellorizo; the local feasts and the strange tales about legendary fishing boats; and his solitary journey through time and the Aegean Sea. An affectionate look at the fate of wooden fishing boats, as they grow old, retire and finally disappear. Most of the film’s characters are real seamen and islanders. Recent filming is complemented by archival footage from the director’s travels around the Aegean during the past 35 years.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Script: Nikos Karakostas

Cinematography: Prokopis Dafnos

Editing: Despina Maroulakou

Sound: Argyris Lazaridis

Music: Nikos Karakostas

Actors: Danai Ditsa, Nikos Flessas, Katerina Stergioti, Michalis Fronistas, Υorgos Leondaritis, Nikos Riginos

Producers: Haris yannopoulou, Alki Ditsa

Costumes: Fedra Economou

Sets: Fedra Economou

Format: Digital Beta Color

Production Country: Greece

Production Year: 2001

Duration: 88

Contact: Fasma Ltd T. +30 210 4825983 F. +30 210 4828267 fasmaltd@hol.gr

Nikos Karakostas

A film director and writer, he studied theater and film in Paris and London. He has made four documentaries about the Aegean Sea and its problems, and has published four books with his prose writings and poetry.