BIOGRAPHY OF DIRECTOR – CHARALAMPOS (BABIS) TSOKAS
Originating from Preveza, the director studied cinematography at the Academy of Cinematography in Sweden. He now lives and works in Stockholm.
He has created many films in collaboration of the Association of the Friends of Cinema of Tensta (Tenstafilm förening) for the city of Stockholm, Swedish TV and the public TV channels of Greece, NET and ERT.
He is head of the School of Cinematograhy in the old town of Gamla Stan, Stockholm.
(Master Olofsgarden). Many of his films have been shown in cinemas, Swedish TV channels in Greece and many other countries.
He has been honored with gold and silver awards at many international film festivals, as the Golden Clapper Board Award in Sweden, at the festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and also in Los Vegas, USA and others. He has also been awarded with the Golden Medal of the Municipality of Stockholm.
In a world that seems to be losing part of his beauty every day, Babis Tsokas’ films are shown today throughout Sweden conveying messages of antiracism and humanitarian values.
He has been the director or screenwriter for over 20 productions in film, theatre, and short series.
Babis Tsokas has also directed approximately 350 documentaries and short films for the Swedish Postal Service and the city of Stockholm.
His most recent work includes Our very own Maria Callas 2017 and his release this year “Zorbas”.
<< OUR VERY OWN MARIA CALLAS >>
A 95-minute feature film focusing on the life of Maria Callas, showing the
other aspects of Maria Callas’ character which are not widely known to the general public.
A life that was lived together with her husband, Giovanni Battista Meneghini in Milan, Verona and Messinia Greece.
The role of the Diva was played by Greek actress, Myrto Kamvisidi from
Kalamata.
The film premiered in New York on March 19, 2017 and was released in
Chicago, Boston, Montreal, Toronto, Los Angeles, Australia, Russia, Chania, Kalamata, Athens, and at other cinema halls and international festivals.
ZORBA << THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE REAL GEORGE ZORBA >>
A 105 minute feature film which balances between logic and emotions.
In the area of Messinia unfolds the real story of Zorba, who was not called Alexis but George and did not in fact reside on the island of Crete but in Stoupa a village of Eastern Mani.
The film starts with the words of Zorba:
”What is life…?
A blow of wind … and the candle goes out.
Don’t be afraid of death
Enjoy life!
What are your bodies?
What is my body?
Nothing ! Dust to dust
Today we are here,
Tomorrow we are not,
So, enjoy! Now! Come! ”
Zorbas is a man who tells us that life is wonderful, conveying the message
that:
”We all depart,
Live life, don’t be afraid of death”.
With that thought, he invited the world to live an authentic life.
He understood that life goes by fast.
The main role of George Zorba was played by Christos Zeritis while
George Mavreas played Nikos Kazantzakis together with 350 volunteers
who participated in this film.
«GREEK TRAGEDY» A dramatic documentary.
«THE BATTLE OF THE ACTIUM» Anthony and Cleopatra – A dramatic documentary.