The Charcoal Makers of Ikaria Island
80 mins
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.
Manos Arvanitakis
Director
Manos Arvanitakis
Writer
Giorgos Melesanakis
Original Music Composer
Alexandros Vilaras
Director of Photography
Xenofon Vardaros
Editor
Stavros Nikolaidis
Original Music Composer
Manos Arvanitakis
Producer
Vangelis Sarigiannis
Sound
Manos Arvanitakis
Researcher
Nikos Lardas
Researcher
Sideris Liaris
Researcher
Giorgos Melesanakis
Researcher