Posted by moodhacker on March 20, 2018 at 9:05 AM
A documentary on the cosmopolitan Greek island of Mykonos by has won international acclaim even before its official release. “Mykonos, The Soul Of An Island,” the cosmopolitan Mykonos' island documentary , has been already , even before its officila release, a semi-finalist and a two-time winner in prestigious film festivals around the world with “more to come,” according to the filmmakerband director of the film, Nico Mastorakis. The feature-length documentary, made entirely by Greeks, won the Accolade Global Film Competition and the top prize for Best Documentary Feature at the Los Angeles Independent Film Awards. “We have submitted it to the L.A. Greek Film Festival as well and we’ll also submit it to more Greek festivals around the globe,” Mastorakis sated . A co production of Omega Entertainment, Inc. and Mykonos Live TV as co-producer, ther local Mykonos TV channel that contributes to the Mastorakis film Petros Nazos’ unique footage of Mykonos "live history" The documentary about the most controversial island in the Mediterranean is spectacular, funny but also dark, dramatic and emotional — it leaves no stone unturned, the press wrote . “It’s a bittersweet account of life during four months of frenzy, alcohol, drugs, sex and big money.” The film provides answers and although it’s fun to watch, it goes deeper than the tanned skin of tourists, into the soul of the island. “It’s our way to contribute to other Greeks’ efforts to bringing audiences closer not just to our tourism and culture but also to the problems, solved and unsolved, of our country,” Mastorakis says. “The film has been made by Greeks but that doesn’t mean it takes sides or is biased. Usually, we’re overcritical with the one we love and that includes Mykonos,” he adds. The world premiere for the public and guests is expected in June at the Manto open air theatre, described by Mastorakis as “a jewel of the island.” source : tornos news photo: chania news
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