A Family Affair

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A Family Affair (2015)

Directed by Angeliki Aristomenopoulou

Documentary

An Inspirational film about the power of family and music, told through the lives if Greece's most famous musical clan, from the island of Crete. The film captures the Xylouris family at crossroads: fifty - year old Giorgis performs non-stop to satisfy his passionate fans, while his Australian wife and manager Shelagh, struggles to keep the family together. Their three children find new freedom abroad, but struggle to uphold the music of their homeland, while finding their own voice. 'A Family Affair' reveals how this age-old and little known musical tradition is passed on from father to son to grandchildren. it brings to light the redemptive but also obstructive power of a strong family, while bringing us closer to the intimate process of the creation of music.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Angeliki Aristomenopoulou
Writer
Angeliki Aristomenopoulou
Editor
Yuri Averof
Producer
Yuri Averof, Rea Apostolides

Details

Original title
ΜΙΑ ΟΙΚΟΓΕΝΕΙΑΚΗ ΥΠΟΘΕΣΗ
Release date
2015-01-08
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EL
Spoken languages
English, Greek
Countries
Australia, Greece
Production
Anemon Productions, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Greek Film Centre, ERT, Unicorn Films, OTE TV