Venizelos – GIFFT SPRING SHOWCASE

Venizelos: The struggle for Asia Minor

Eleftherios Venizelos, one of Greece’s greatest statesmen, faces challenges that test his diplomatic and humanitarian skills during the critical decade from the Balkan Wars and World War I, up to the Asia Minor Catastrophe and the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne. His struggle is told through dramatized scenes, rare archival material, and expert interviews.

Opening:

Mr. Michalis Mouratidis will introduce the film and talk about the histiry behind Asia Minor and Venizelos.