The Luthier (2025)
Directed by Yiannis Kostavaras
Duration: 76 mins
A Greek luthier from a small village in Serres, renowned for crafting some of the finest flamenco guitars in the world, dreams of creating the first international flamenco music festival in his hometown. With the support of his artist friends, he embarks on a journey to turn his dream into reality. The isolation of rural Greece, combined with the unique and often solitary daily life of a musical instrument maker, shapes a fascinating reality—one that surprises through its sheer simplicity. This is a portrait that balances between solitude, creativity, and the small pleasures of village life, ultimately achieving global recognition.
A documentary infused with elements of fiction and historical insights, transporting us into the world of flamenco. As we journey from the Greek countryside to international cities and back again, we witness the fusion of cultures and musical traditions. The passion of the luthier and his friends will be the driving force that helps them overcome every obstacle and turn their dream into reality.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Born in Athens, Yiannis Kostavaras has been a professional film editor since 1996. He has served as the chief editor for many movies, documentaries, and commercials. Kostavaras has been previously awarded in film festivals and was nominated by the Hellenic Film Academy for Best Film Editor in 2013. Considered one of Greece's new generation film editors, Kostavaras prides himself on his ability to correlate rhythm and images, and his skill has helped bring about a revival of the art of editing in Greek filmography. In 2012, Kostavaras broadened his focus to include film directing. As a film director, he has made commercials for many well-known companies such as Coca Cola Greece, Aegean, Unilever Hellas, Bioten, Leaseplan, Hellmann's, and more. His first short film "Mothers" (2020) follows the monologues of three mothers who, in talking about their children, draw at issues of economic inequality, immigration, and poverty in modern society. The film was featured at multiple international film festivals.
Awards & Screenings
- 2025, Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival (TiDF27) - Official Selection
- 2025, GREDOC
- 2025, Cine Club Hellenique De Luxemburg