Truth Be Told II

TAKIS - one man, 430 dogs, one million followers

Director: Michael Roubis

Writer: Anna Podara Takis, a former nightclub owner, shares his inspiring journey of giving up everything to rescue stray dogs in Crete. Beginning with a few abandoned dogs, his sanctuary now cares for over 400. Despite challenges, Takis has transformed local attitudes and inspired global support in tackling Greece's stray dog crisis.

CRACKS OF GREEN by Giorgos Ntalis

The documentary chronicles the creation of Greece's first urban food forest in Neapolis, Thessaloniki

THE CHARCOAL MAKERS OF IKARIA ISLAND

Directed by Manos Arvanitakis. The film explores the history of the charcoal makers from Ikaria who travelled throughout Greece and Asia Minor. It features testimonies from elderly burners regarding their hardships, memories of relocation from descendants and historical context regarding how charcoal fueled Greek industry.

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