Films by female creators on ERT World

To mark International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, ERT World presents the cinematic works of certain distinguished female directors who have left their mark on Greek cinema. Greeks abroad will have the opportunity to watch the films Mother of the Station by Kostoula Tomadaki, and Once in a Lifetime by Nicole Alexandropoulou.

Saturday, March 8, 2025

«Mother of the Station» (TV Premiere) | Documentary, 2022 | 17:30 (Athens time)

The documentary follows the lives of women who migrated to Germany between the 1960s and 1973. The aftermath of World War II cast a long shadow over European and Greek history, forcing many Greeks to leave their villages and seek a future abroad.

Written and directed by Kostoula Tomadaki

Sunday, March 9, 2025

«Once in a Lifetime» | Music Documentary, 2009 | 00:00 (Athens time)

“Once in a Lifetime” is a multi-layered musical journey through the life of Greece’s greatest radio producer, the musical evolution of post-dictatorship Greece, the rock explosion of the 1960s, the music movements that emerged and were introduced to us through his radio show, as well as the social and political landscape that shaped modern Greek culture, The man we associate with an iconic voice decides to step away from the radio microphone for a moment and guide us through the musical stories of his life.

Through captivating narratives, archival material, and insightful details, Nicole Alexandropoulou delves into the personality and legacy of Giannis Petridis. From the streets of Zinonos, where he grew up, to Agia Sofia in Piraeus and Kypseli, where he spent his youth—from the endless highways of Los Angeles to the neighborhoods of San Francisco and the desert landscapes of Joshua Tree—his own storytelling unfolds his personal journey and remarkable career.

Directed by Nicole Alexandropoulou

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