Far from Athens

Far from Athens

Athens, the economic & financial centre, hit by the global crisis, bringing about desperation & violence, instead the islands around have a different outlook. Most of the inhabitants in the capital, have decided to move, in search of a new lifestyle, new hope...relaxed, a more realistic perspective.
Some of whom, have retured to cultivation, to mother nature, others to breeding livestock, some others who have even decided to open a new activity, betting on the resources that the islands offer, not just with tourism but for a more stable economic future.
If the crisis is global, the only inevitable local solution is exploiting the resources of the Greek islands, held together by an appealing word dating back to ancient times: community. And in a moment in which, partially divided by the local entities, residing over these territories empowered by international super- powers, this Greek challenge becomes even more enticing.

by Gianmarco Maraviglia

Athens, the economic & financial centre, hit by the global crisis, bringing about desperation & violence, instead the islands around have a different outlook. Most of the inhabitants in the capital, have decided to move, in search of a new lifestyle, new hope...relaxed, a more realistic perspective.
Some of whom, have retured to cultivation, to mother nature, others to breeding livestock, some others who have even decided to open a new activity, betting on the resources that the islands offer, not just with tourism but for a more stable economic future.
If the crisis is global, the only inevitable local solution is exploiting the resources of the Greek islands, held together by an appealing word dating back to ancient times: community. And in a moment in which, partially divided by the local entities, residing over these territories empowered by international super- powers, this Greek challenge becomes even more enticing.

Greece. The greek flag on a ferry. Greece, Tinos Island. Kostas, farmer. He left Athens after being unemployed for two years. Greece, Tinos Island. George, policeman. Greece, Tinos Island. Markos, owner of a beach bar, honey and raki maker. Greece, Tinos Island. Plan for a new residential area. Greece, Tinos Island. Nikos, bartender and marble artist. Greece, Tinos Island. Nik, taxidriver. Greece, Tinos Island. Commercial for a new luxury villa project. Greece, Tinos Island. Beach volley field near the port. Greece, Tinos Island. Father Faneros, head of the orthodox community. Greece, Tinos Island. George, real estate agent. the prices of the house, because of the crisis are low, and many foreigners are buying houses on the islands. Greece, Tinos Island. New houses are building on the islands. The construction business is the most affected by the crisis, also on the islands. Greece, Tinos Island. The new port of the city. Greece, Tinos Island. Pyrgos village. In foreground one of the many "for Sale" signs. Greece, Tinos Island. New houses near Agios Petros. Greece, Tinos Island. Crowd attending a celebration. Greece, Tinos Island. beehives. Many people make honey and sell it. Greece, Tinos Island. Miranda, singer and jazz bar owner. 
Due to the economic situation has decided to close her business in Athens and move to the island with the family . Greece, Tinos Island. Jacopos, farmer. Greece, Tinos Island. A ferry approaches the island at the new port.