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Series of cultural and historical documentaries.
Today:
"Georgios Papanikolaou – The Pap Test"
The doctor and researcher Georgios Papanikolaou, a leading figure in medical science on a global scale and the founder of the field of Cytology, is considered a benefactor of millions of women worldwide.
The diagnostic gynecological method for the prevention of cervical cancer, known as the Pap Test, which Papanikolaou discovered in 1928 and gained international acceptance in the mid-1940s, is still regarded today, despite the development of related vaccines, as the most reliable diagnostic method.
In the documentary by Lefteris Xanthopoulos about the life and work of this pioneering researcher—who, from Kymi, Evia, found himself in New York in the early 20th century, pursuing the American dream—his niece, Maria Kokkori, who lived with him for a long time in America, speaks, along with Spyros Marketos, Professor of the History of Medicine at the University of Athens, painter and engraver Giorgis Varlamos, and cytologist-pathologist Giannis Sianos.
Special mention is also made of the role of Georgios Papanikolaou's wife, Mache Mavrogenous, who stood by his side with self-sacrifice as a collaborator and researcher.
The documentary includes rich archival photographic material, relevant newspaper headlines, as well as a brief excerpt from rare film footage showing Georgios N. Papanikolaou at work.
Filming took place in various locations, including Kymi, his birthplace, and Cornell Hospital in New York, where he dedicated nearly fifty years to his research.
Direction and screenplay: Lefteris Xanthopoulos
Director of photography: Dimitris Kordelas
Editing: Stavros Ktores
Narration: Michalis Mitroussis, Marina Danezi
Sound recording: Dimitris Vasiliadis
Filming in New York: Despoina Karvela
Production management: Theocharis Kydonakis
Producers: Lakis Papasthathis, Takis Chatzopoulos
Production: Cinetic 2008
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