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"Monogramma" has uniquely recorded the individuals who have marked the intellectual, cultural, and artistic trajectory of our country with their presence and work. It has been characterized as a "National Archive" by the press, and for the first time in 2012, the Academy of Athens recognized and awarded audiovisual work, awarding producers and directors George and Ero Sgourakis the Academy of Athens Award for their entire body of work, particularly for "Monogramma." The reasoning behind this was that "…their biographical programs constitute a valuable portrait of Greeks who acted in the past but also in our era and created, as it was characterized, a work "for the next generations".
The idea of creating this series came from producer-director George Sgourakis, to present the life, work, and worldview of individuals who act in the intellectual, cultural, artistic, social, and public spheres, in an autobiographical format so that there is no interference and the cinematic document is preserved in its purest form.
The format of each episode aims at presenting the autobiographical (visual and audio recording) of an individual who operates in the intellectual, artistic, cultural, political, social, and public life, in a way that engages the interest of contemporary viewers.
Today:
"Kostas Georgousopoulos" (A Tribute to His Memory)
This episode is dedicated to philologist, writer, and theater critic Kostas Georgousopoulos, who played a pivotal role in highlighting modern Greek theater through his writings, critiques, and teaching.
The presentation begins in his birthplace, Roumeli, where Georgousopoulos reflects on the influence of the region’s natural environment and shares memories of his parents. He then discusses his multifaceted career as a poet, translator, critic, essayist, and educator, attributing much of his work to the mentorship he received from great teachers.
Georgousopoulos elaborates on the contribution of critical discourse to modern Greek theater and the role of critique, tracing his entrance into the field of theater criticism in 1971. He also delves into the history of the pseudonyms he used to sign his poetry collections and translations, particularly those centered on ancient drama.
He further explores the challenges of critical writing and its intended audience, sharing his thoughts on the relationship between critique and readers.
Finally, he evaluates his poetic output, discussing the themes of his works and the songs inspired by his poetry, which have been set to music by renowned composers.
Direction: S. Lambropoulos
Producer: Giorgos Sgourakis
Cinematography: Nikos Gardelis
Editing: Yiannis Kriarakis
Sound Recording: Vasilis Kyriakopoulos
Sound Mixing: Giorgos Biris
Electrician: Giorgos Angelou
Assistant Camera Operators: Kyriakos Vlontakis
Camera Operator B: Giorgos Papadopoulos
Production Manager: Iro Sgouraki
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