Nineteen Twenty-Two
by Thanasis Petrou
adapted by Andreas Andreou
May 1919. The Greek army disembarks at Smyrna. One year later, Smyrniot George Abatzis enlists in order to take part in the realization of the irredentist “Great Idea”. As he marches eastward, the charming and ragged land of Anatolia lies open before his eyes. In his path, he comes face to face with history and with the bitter realization that the fate of the campaign has been sealed. Thanasis Petrou’s graphic novel adapted as a live radio play with narration, foley art and live music. Part of the Philippi Festival Asia Minor Centennial Tribute.
Cast
Andreas Andreou
Korina Legaki
Thanasis Petrou
Dinos Psychogios
by Thanasis Petrou
adapted by Andreas Andreou
“We are five hundred kilometres away from Smyrna and will either die from thirst or heatstroke before we even lay hand on the rifle.”
May 1919. The Greek army disembarks at Smyrna. One year later, Smyrniot George Abatzis enlists in order to take part in the realization of the irredentist “Great Idea”. As he marches eastward, the charming and ragged land of Anatolia lies open before his eyes. In his path, he comes face to face with history and with the bitter realization that the fate of the campaign has been sealed. Thanasis Petrou’s graphic novel adapted as a live radio play with narration, foley art and live music. Part of the Philippi Festival Asia Minor Centennial Tribute.
Andreas Andreou
Korina Legaki
Thanasis Petrou
Dinos Psychogios
Director-Designer Andreas Andreou
Sound Designer Manolis Manousakis
A commission of the 65th International Philippi Festival
12 Aug 2022 Lighthouse Kavala
Photos © Philippi Festival
A commission of the 65th International Philippi Festival
12 Aug 2022 Lighthouse Kavala
Photos © Philippi Festival