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10 Years Athens Pride

Name: 10 Years Athens Pride
Released: 2014-06-14
Duration: 6 min

2014

Movie

6 min

Greek

“In 2014, on the tenth anniversary of Athens Pride, I grabbed a camera and asked the thoughts of different people in the community: was there any change? Opinion was divided, but the opinion that came last was that of Zak Kostopoulos – who was right!”: these are the words of the influential figure Maria Cyber, as she looks back at her first attempt in filmmaking. “I think things are changing, getting better. They’re also getting worse at the same time, strangely enough. There’s an increase in people who are very anti [-LGBTQI+] and those who are pro… Let’s see who’ll win in the end – we will!” Zak charmingly said to the camera held by Maria, with whom he had a friendly relationship, four years before his brutal murder.

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IMDb7.0/10

Director: Dimitris Koutsioumpas•Genres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary chronicles a decade of Athens Pride, from its humble beginnings in 2005 to its growth and challenges up to 2014. It explores the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ rights and visibility in Greece through interviews with activists, organizers, and participants. The film captures the spirit of community, protest, and celebration that defines the pride movement.

Critical Reception

As a documentary focused on a specific event and movement, '10 Years Athens Pride' has been noted for its personal and passionate portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community in Athens. It is appreciated for its historical documentation of activism and its emphasis on the collective effort behind organizing pride events.