Hellenic Places: Hydra

GREECE, 2023, 14’45’’

Director: Dimitris Koussandas – Producer: Animasyros Productions

The film narrates the journey through time of one of the most iconic Greek islands. It describes the intricate relationship of its inhabitants –revolutionaries, shipowners, cosmopolitans– with the sea. Most importantly, it tells the story of their involvement in the struggle for independence and the efforts to establish the modern Greek state. In more recent years, it became a pole of attraction for bohemian travelers, celebrities, and renowned artists from around the world.