Private Project

The Keepers of Manari

Vaso Aggelopoulou (90) and Vaso Voutiritsas (96), lifelong friends and residents of Manari, cannot imagine living anywhere else. Vaso A. holds all the keys in the village, including those to the churches, the town hall, and the closed kafeteria (local cafe). Vaso V. is the social glue of the community and always manages to watch over her fellow choriki (villagers). Together, they are the keepers of Manari. Though Manari has been the place they have cherished for decades, today they find themselves at a difficult crossroads. Who will take care of the village after they are gone?

  • Alexandra Siambekos
    Director
  • Alexandra Siambekos
    Producer
  • Vaso Aggelopoulou
    Key Cast
  • Vaso Voutiritsa
    Key Cast
  • Tula Goenka
    Executive Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Greece
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Syracuse University
  • Festival of Ierapetra Awards

    Short Documentary
Director - Alexandra Siambekos