The Charcoal Makers of Ikaria Island

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The Charcoal Makers of Ikaria Island (2025)

Directed by Manos Arvanitakis

Documentary · 1h 20m

The story of Ikaria's renowned charcoal makers, who traveled Greece and Asia Minor. Elderly burners recount hardships, while women recall life on the island. Descendants share memories of relocation. Guided by historian Themistocles Katsaros and excerpts from The Charcoal Burners (1977), we revisit a bygone era, during which charcoal fueled Greece's industry.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Manos Arvanitakis
Writer
Manos Arvanitakis
Director of Photography
Alexandros Vilaras
Original Music Composer
Giorgos Melesanakis, Stavros Nikolaidis
Editor
Xenofon Vardaros
Producer
Manos Arvanitakis

Details

Release date
2025-03-07
Runtime
1h 20m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EL
Countries
Greece
Production
Hyke Productions, Antilaloi