Based on the short story by Sotiris Dimitriou, the film follows three Northern Epirote migrants who cross the Greek-Albanian border on foot, hoping to build a better life in Athens. Their journey exposes them to the harsh realities of poverty, marginalization, and racism in urban Greece. The death of one of them in a workplace […]
Tag: racism
Do Albanians still feel racism in Greece?
Denisa-Lydia Bayraktari discusses with Stavros Dioskouridis the Albanian migrant experience in Greece in 2023, reflecting on 30 years of Albanian immigration. They delve into topics such as integration, racism, and the challenges of slow naturalization processes. […]
“Platonos Academy” (2009) Philippos Tsitos
The film explores themes of national identity and otherness through the life of a Greek small shop owner in the neighborhood of Plato’s Academy in Athens. His worldview is disrupted when he discovers his Albanian origin, challenging his prejudices and perceptions of belonging. Combining humor, realism, and social critique, the film addresses nationalism, racism, and […]
Rena Souli
Rena Souli – Born in Albania and now lives in Greece […]