“Our Stories” is an oral history project focused on migration to Greece during the 1970s and 1980s. Through oral testimonies and photographic material, the aim is to raise awareness about the longstanding presence of migrant communities in the country, especially in Athens. “Our Stories” seeks to shift the narrative and contribute to documenting the history
Type: Films & Visual Media
Clouds Over Sidra 360
UNICEF presents a pioneering virtual reality (VR) film offering an immersive journey into Zaatari camp in Jordan, narrated by Sidra, a 12-year-old Syrian refugee. Through Sidra’s perspective, viewers gain insight into the challenges and resilience of children living in displacement, highlighting the importance of humanitarian support in ensuring their well-being and future prospects.
“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
What does it mean to be a refugee?
About 60 million people around the globe have been forced to leave their homes to escape war, violence and persecution. The majority have become Internally Displaced Persons, meaning they fled their homes but are still in their own countries. Others, referred to as refugees, sought shelter outside their own country. But what does that term
Two recognised refugees tell their stories
Julien Makalu from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Maria Hosseini are two recognized refugees living in Greece. In their conversations with Yannis Albanis they tell their stories as they have experienced them.
The Greek-Albanians in Greece: The new “purity”
This video captures a discussion led by Dimitris Christopoulos, a professor at Panteion University, with five students of Albanian origin who grew up in Greece. The conversation focuses on the integration of the second generation of Albanians in Greece, particularly through the lens of education. It explores the treatment they receive from Greek society, their
Tribes of Athens
Documentary series, focused on cultural and social themes, showcases various immigrant groups who have settled, live, and work in Attica, particularly in Athens. This specific episode highlights the Albanian immigrant community.