Builders, Housewives and the Construction of Modern Athens
Χτίστες, νοικοκυρές και η οικοδόμηση της σύγχρονης Αθήνας
Synopsis
A documentary about the most distinctive Athenian building type, the polykatoikía, and the reconstruction of the city through the life of the anonymous regular builders. Who were the provincials who came to Athens with their wives after the Civil War and ‘cemented’ the city? Who ‘demolished’ the neoclassical buildings and filled Athens with apartment buildings? Ηow did they learn and develop their craft? How did they communicate and negotiate with the architects, the ‘educated’? In other words, what was the story of their encounter with the ‘project of modernity’? The documentary is based on Ioanna Theocharopoulou’s book sharing the same title, revised and published in 2021 by the Onassis Foundation.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yiannis Gaitanidis, Tassos Langis
- Screenplay & Story
- Yiannis Gaitanidis, Tassos Langis
- Original Title
- Χτίστες, νοικοκυρές και η οικοδόμηση της σύγχρονης Αθήνας
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yiannis Gaitanidis, Tassos Langis
Yiannis Gaitanidis, Tassos Langis
Tassos Langis
Department Leadership Roster
Yiannis Gaitanidis
Writer
Yiannis Gaitanidis
Director
Tassos Langis
Director
Tassos Langis
Writer
Tassos Langis
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Builders, Housewives and the Construction of Modern Athens
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Builders, Housewives and the Construction of Modern Athens about?
A documentary about the most distinctive Athenian building type, the polykatoikía, and the reconstruction of the city through the life of the anonymous regular builders. Who were the provincials who came to Athens with their wives after the Civil War and ‘cemented’ the city? Who ‘demolished’ the neoclassical buildings and filled Athens with apartment buildings? Ηow did they learn and develop their craft? How did they communicate and negotiate with the architects, the ‘educated’? In other words, what was the story of their encounter with the ‘project of modernity’? The documentary is based on Ioanna Theocharopoulou’s book sharing the same title, revised and published in 2021 by the Onassis Foundation.
Who directed Builders, Housewives and the Construction of Modern Athens?
Builders, Housewives and the Construction of Modern Athens was directed by Yiannis Gaitanidis, Tassos Langis.
Who stars in Builders, Housewives and the Construction of Modern Athens?
The principal cast of Builders, Housewives and the Construction of Modern Athens includes Not specified.
When was Builders, Housewives and the Construction of Modern Athens released and how long is it?
Builders, Housewives and the Construction of Modern Athens was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.