2017-2018

Oinoxeneia: Constellation Aigialeia

(Documentary)

“Aigialeia (Αιγιάλεια) offered me a character of simultaneous layers and rhythms: geologic, vinous, cultural, historical, gastronomical”

artist notes (2015-2017)

Concept

Oinoxeneia: Constellation Aigialeia, the first official documentary for the annual wine and culture festival of Aigialeia region (Peloponnese) was conceived and directed by Bill Psarras; produced also by the Municipality of Aigialeia. The documentary (58’, 2017) follows an elegant, atmospheric method of approaching territories and places of Aigialeia’s slopes, various wineries, local gastronomy and cultural events spread along the topographic variations of the area. The documentary highlights the different conceptual, historical and cultural threads of the annual celebrations of local wine called “Oinoxeneia” by presenting foundational elements and qualities (land, history, wine, taste and culture)

Description

Documentary for annual festival of Aigialeia, Peloponnese, Greece

Technical: Full HD video, 16:9, stereo sound, single channel, original soundtrack

Duration: 58’

Year: 2017

Credits

Director: Bill Psarras

Montage - Narration - Research: Bill Psarras

Original Soundtrack: Bill Psarras

Director of Photography / Camera: Dimitris Dermousis

Camera - Action Camera: G. Alivrouvas

Drone filming: Chris Spanos

Colour Correction: Thomas Tsiftelis

Sound editing - Mixing - Mastering: Yiannis Isaakides

Production: Cultural Sector-Municipality of Aigialeia and Bill Psarras

Premiere: Oenorama 2018 (Zappeion Megaron, Athens)

Info

The director would like to thank Maria Tsoukala, Sotiris Bolis, Thodoris Panoutsopoulos and especially Nansy Charitonidou not only for the invitation but also for the inspirational team spirit and support