The Journey of Piraeus

Το Ταξίδι του Πειραιά

TIFF65: World Premiere
A journey that traces the timeless port city of Piraeus, through a family's eyes across millennia. From its ancient roots as a maritime hub to modernity, witness their struggles and triumphs, over the evolving cityscape. Experience the passage of time as their story intertwines with Piraeus' evolution, unveiling a tapestry of heritage and culture.
Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.


Direction: Filippos Tsitos
Script: Filippos Tsitos
Cinematography: Polydeukis Kirlidis
Editing: Giannis Karapiperidis
Music: Stavros Markonis
Actors: Antonis Kafetzopoulos, Giorgos Kafetzopoulos, Giannis Anastasakis, Dimitris Kanellos
Production: Pan Entertainment SA
Producers: Konstantinos Moriatis, Alexis Tsoukalas
Costumes: Maria Karapouliou
Make Up: Stella Soulele
Narration: Antonis Kafetzopoulos
Format: VR
Production Country: Greece
Production Year: 2024
Duration: 22'
Distribution in Greece: Alexis Tsoukalas (Pan Entertainment )
Animation Director: Panagiotis Rappas  
Sound Design: Manolis Manousakis  Sound Mix: Kostas Stylianou

Filippos Tsitos

Born in Greece, studied business administration in Athens and film directing in Berlin. His first feature My Sweet Home was selected for the 2001 Berlinale (Official Competition). Plato’s Academy (2009) garnered the Best Male Actor award at the Locarno IFF, and Unfair World (2011) won Best Director and Best Male Actor prizes at San Sebastian IFF.

Filmography

2001 My Sweet Home
2009 Plato’s Academy
2011 Unfair World
2024 The Journey of Piraeus