Vanessa Vinson Vibes

Mataroa: The Journey Goes On...

In December 1945, 150 Greek students embarked upon a journey to Paris on a ship named “Mataroa.” Their escape from war-torn Greece was transformed into creative expression, impacting the intellectual and artistic developments of postwar Europe. The journey of “Mataroa.” A story that remains a source of inspiration to this day.

Handset Type

Early 1982. The spelling of the Greek language changes from polytonic to monotonic. New technology replaces the old handset type. The conflict of these two worlds pushes certain people to overcome themselves.

Out of season

A coffee-shop owner does not serve coffee. Four old men insist to order. A fridge filled with the last ice creams that everyone craves for.

Rosemary the Pharmacist

A Cretan mountaineer “ate time” thanks to herbs and his life. He met and was known by many famous people of the 20th century, including the famous Fleming. He tricked time with the powerful herbs of Crete, the same herbs with which he lost his wife and child at a young age. The short film “Rosmarinus officinalis – Rosemary the Pharmacist” discusses a bitter truth: how a person can lose his life to an herb, and how another can live for over a century.

Multiple Reflections of you. Winter Swimmers

The Band called “Winter Swimmers”; the diverse family of amateur and professional musicians who follow the vision of “father” Argyris Bakirtzis; Musical creation as a common component of different trends through strong artistic and personal bonds; a 60-year presence in Greece’s cultural life.

Small Talk with the Bad Man

Panos is about to rob a seemingly empty house. But an unexpected meeting will make him reconsider the reason he's there.