Memories of Occupation – Pyrgi by Dimitris Argyriou
Germany/Greece, 2024, 10min., Documentary
In April 1944, during the Nazi Occupation of Greece, the village of Pyrgoi was the scene of one of the country’s deadliest massacres. Over 300 civilians — men, women, children, and the elderly — were executed by German troops and local collaborators. The village was burned to the ground.
This documentary gives voice to survivors and descendants of the victims. Through testimonies and present-day images, it reflects on trauma, silence, and the long shadow of history.
Awards
Best Documentary Award in Family Film & Screenplay Festival, US, 17-19 July 2025
Best Documentary Award in Leda’s Monologues Film Festival, Agrinio, Greece, 12-14 June 2025
Best Documentary Award in Setting Sun Film Festival, Australia, 8-18 May 2025
Best Documentary Award in Orion International Film Festival, Australia, 29 March 2025
Best Documentary Award in 3in1 Film Festival, Almeirim, Portugal, 21-24 November 2024
Selected Festivals
7th Grecdoc festival europeen de documaires grecs, Paris, France, 21-23 November 2025
Balkan Beyond Borders ISFF, Turkey, 5-8 November 2025
Chania Film Festival, Greece, 15-26 October 2025
LA46 Film Festival, Berlin, Germany, 9-11 October 2025
Balkan Film and Food Festival of Pograde, Albania, 16-20 September 2025
Malabo International Music & Film Festival, Equatorial Guinea, 03-10 October 2025
12th International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra & Awards, Greece, 2-22 August 2025
Family Film & Screenplay Festival, Canada, 14-19 July 2025
Leda’s Monologues Film Festival, Agrinio, Greece, 12-14 June 2025
Setting Sun Film Festival, Australia, 8-18 May 2025
Orion International Film Festival, Australia, 29 March 2025
Thessaloniki Doc. Film Festival, Greece, 06-16 March 2025, Market
3in1 Film Festival, Almeirim, Portugal, 21-24 November 2024
Hilltop Film Festival of Diversity and Inclusion, NY, US, 27-28 July 2024
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