Discussion and Documentary on Manos Hadjidakis
with English Subtitles
Sunday, August 17, 20:00
Horto Theatre
Free admission
A tribute to Manos Hadjidakis on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth. Giorgos Allamanis presents his research on the composer’s life and engages in conversation with researcher and director Dimitris Vernikos — the perfect introduction before watching the documentary film on Manos Hadjidakis’ journey, “Idol in the Mirror.”
Start time: 20:00
Synopsis
“Manos Hadjidakis is not only remembered as the Oscar winner for the best music score in 1960 but also for rejecting it. A controversial personality who was the first to bring to light the traditional underground music of Rembetika and create songs and sounds that deeply influenced Greek music and art throughout the second half of the 20thcentury, Hadjidakis is also remembered as a free thinker with great impact on contemporary Greek culture.
Manos was the man with strong political beliefs while refusing to join any sides, the mysterious personality that consisted of generosity, passion, wisdom and talent, the lover with secrets, the friend (and foe) who knew how to inspire…”
