Ichthys is a short documentary directed by Christos Karalias and produced by me. The project started as a student film. It soon grew into something much larger. In 2017, it premiered at the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival to a sold-out audience.
The film was driven more by instinct than polished cinematography. Its raw authenticity exceeded our expectations. Christos focused on telling the story and conducting interviews. I managed the technical side—cinematography, audio, and post-production.
The documentary follows a six-member family living on a fenced property outside Athens. Their home is full of children’s laughter, music, and homemade films. They even play together as a family band. The film shows their unique way of life and parenting. At its core, it is about love, creativity, and faith in Jesus. It also highlights how these values help guide their children into responsible adulthood.
⬇️ Enjoy the trailer! ⬇️
Screenings
- March 2017
- SOLD OUT PREMIERE at the Thessaloniki International Doc Festival
- April 2017
- Municipal Theatre, Lamia (Action by Roumelis Municipal Regional Theatre)
- Central Public Library, Grevena (Regional Screenings by Thessaloniki Doc Festival)
- Apollon Theatre (Rethimno Cinema Club)
- May 2017
- Samos Regional Amphitheatre (Regional Screenings by Thessaloniki Doc Festival)
- Cyprus Community Club, Sydney (Greek Film Society Sydney, regional screening by Thessaloniki Doc Festival)
- Festival Psarokokalo (National Competition), Sifnos
Credits
directed by Christos Karalias, cinematography by Christos Karalias, Pano Ponti, Thenia Petsava, produced by Pano Ponti, edited by Pano Ponti, co-produced by SAE Athens, music by Athanasios Lazarou, Elias Kourtparasidis, additional footage by Athanasios Lazarou, colour correction by Pano Ponti