Smyrne is an original docu-drama exploring the themes of genocide and population displacement through the prism of the Asia Minor Catastrophe of 1922 and the burning of Smyrne. Survivors testimonies and the stories of their descendants are interwoven with arresting images and the haunting songs of the time.
Constructed, translated and directed by: Yannis Simonides
Associate director: Martha Tompoulidou
Music and songs selected, arranged and performed by:
Grigoris Maninakis and the Mikrokosmos Ensemble
Music consultants: Margarita Larriera, Petros Laskar
Sound engineer: Christina Cardi
Lighting: Jennifer Simon
Images: Margarita Larriera, Stephania Xydia
Technical Director: Alexander Dakoglou
Performed by: Lenika Arfani, Anthoula Katsimatides, Rita Kizilos,
Yannis Simonides, Andreas Tselepos
Produced by: Maliotis Cultural Center, Brookline MA, Drexel University, EllinikoTheatro