A new documentary series that narrates the contemporary history of the Greek way of life from the 1950s to today.

It is a special production with the participation of several well-known figures who played a significant role in shaping these trends.

How did Greeks eat and what did they cook in the last 70 years?
What were their fashion choices, trends, and influences?
How did Greeks engage with music and entertainment in each decade?
How did the role of the automobile evolve in their daily life, and what significance did music acquire in their lives?

This is a comprehensive series of 12 thematic episodes, presented with a modern narrative, tracing a long historical journey (1951-2021). It showcases the dominant trends that influenced each sector, along with interviews with distinguished individuals from various fields who analyze and interpret phenomena and behaviors of each era.

Each documentary delves into a specific aspect, shedding light on the historical context of every decade as a composition of events and trends that shaped the lifestyle of the Greeks.

The archival footage authenticates the storytelling, while the use of special graphics and infographics effectively explains each period's statistical data and prevailing trends in a simple and visually captivating manner.

What is the relationship of Greeks with their homes from 1951 to the present? How can we explain the deep emotional connection they have with their houses?
In this episode of the documentary series Pop Hellas, the relationship Greeks have with their residences over the last 70 years is analyzed through interviews, archival footage, and contemporary infographics that present significant information and statistical data.

The episode records the following through narratives and stories:

• The urbanization, the institution of antiparochi (property exchange), and the new life in apartment buildings in the 1950s.
• Subsequently, the spread of apartment buildings and the interior decoration of an average Greek apartment.
• The role of balconies and the arrival of television, which drastically changed the daily life and usage of home spaces.
• Life in the suburbs as an escape from densely populated urban centers, the dream of having a country house.
• The high rates of homeownership in Greece, and the 2000s as the golden decade of home construction. People focused more on aesthetics and home decoration.
• How the economic crisis highlighted long-term problems in house construction, influences from international trends, the "smart" home, and finally, how the pandemic significantly alters the way people view their future homes.

Specifically, the following individuals share their insights:

Dimitris Filippidis: Honorary Professor, School of Architecture, NTUA
Panos Dragonas: Architect - Professor at the University of Patras
Vangelis Bonios: Interior Designer
Stefanos Pallantzas: Civil Engineer, President of EIPAK
Panos Parthenios: Architect - Professor at the University of Piraeus
Nikos Vassileiou: Vice President of "Bright Special Lighting"
Kleomenis Papanikolaou: Lawyer
Dimitris Karampatakis: Architect
Konstantinos Karampatakis: Architect
Dimitris Melachroinos: CEO of Spitogatos.gr
Alexia Kyriakopoulou: VR/AR Applications Producer
Konstantinos Spathis: Architect - Photographer