Yani Spanos: A Life Behind the Marquee (Giannis Spanos: Piso Ap’Ti Markiza)

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Yani Spanos: A Life Behind the Marquee (Giannis Spanos: Piso Ap’Ti Markiza)

A discovery of the incredible musical journey of the great Greek composer Yani Spanos (Γιάννης Σπανός), setting off from small-town Kiato to major collaborations in Paris, and ultimately his huge success in Greece. With rare documents and interviews and through the eyes of a devoted fan, we explore why Spanos chose to stay behind the scenes, letting his music steal the spotlight.

Aris Dorizas was born in Athens in 1980. He studied sound engineering and has worked in the music industry and television. Since 2011, he’s been the founder and producer at Whatever Productions. He collects records and looks for a place to fit them. This is his first directorial attempt.
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  • 2024, Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival
  • 2024, Lift Off Tokyo

YEAR:

2024

DIRECTOR(S):

Aris Dorizas

PRODUCER(S):

Whatever Productions

WRITER(S):

Aris Dorizas

CAST:

Giannis Spanos

EDITOR:

Apostolos Milionis

CINEMATOGRAPHER:

Giorgos Geranios, Giorgos Gioulis

MUSIC:

Giannis Spanos

RUNTIME:

117 mins

COUNTRY:

Greece

PREMIERE:

North American Premiere

CATEGORY: