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I am thrilled to share with everyone that my photography project, Mythic Echoes, has been shortlisted for this year's exhibition program at the prestigious Athens Photo Festival 2024 in Greece. This marks a significant milestone as we await the final selection announcement on April 22nd. Mythic Echoes delves deep...

Europe

This year, I will be one of the keynote speakers at the 11th International Forum for Professional Photographers and Videographers, hosted in the city of Varna, Bulgaria. The event will feature a number of professional speakers and also host industry meetings among photographers to exchange ideas and experiences. At...

After having photographed Mystic places across Europe for the last few years, the year 2024 started with my first exploration of the Nordic region. This journey begins in Sweden, Norway, and Finland, and later this year, it will extend to Estonia. It will be a continuation of my search...

07 December, NPO2 extra om 21:55 - 22:20 de documentaire 'Waar liggen Europa's grenzen?' op TV via NPO 2 extra en te streamen op NPO Start.

Daimon Xanthopoulos had a Q&A interview at the F64 showroom talking about his work and experience. Daimon was in Bucharest for the opnening of his exhibition Mystic Echoes that was shown in the city centre. https://youtu.be/wuj0PqnHgMQ Video Chapters 00:00 - Intro Daimon Xanthopoulos 00:30 - Journey in photography and choosing the...

Sierra Leone, Liberia

Excited to share that my latest film, 'Requiem for Irena', is now featured in this year's IDFA Docs for Sale catalogue. The film portrays the last days of Irena, who recounts her incredible life through war, Russian deportation and

MYSTIC ECHOES This collection delves into the captivating intersection of mythology and landscape, explored through the lens of photography. I have journeyed to various European sites that are deeply ingrained with myths and legends, seeking to capture the echoes of these tales and their enduring connection to the land...

“Where Does Europe End?” is a powerful and eye-opening documentary about the refugee crisis on Europe’s borders. The film takes us to the heart of the conflict, to the border regions of Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia, where refugees are facing violence, exploitation, and illegal deportations at the hands of European police forces. The film follows a family on their 61st journey across the border, a young boy whose dream of a life in Europe is slowly slipping away, and the harsh reality of the violence and exploitation they face. The film also explores the infamous pushbacks, where refugees are taken by police forces, stripped of their belongings including their shoes, money, and clothes, and then beaten and forced to walk back across the border, often miles away from their starting point. The film is narrated by director Daimon Xanthopoulos and accompanied by the lens of seasoned war photographer Eddy van Wessel. The interplay between the two creates an intimate look into the lives of the refugees and brings their stories to the forefront, shedding light on a situation that often goes unseen and ignored. “Where Does Europe End?” is a call to action, reminding us of our obligation to uphold human rights and dignity, and to fight against the violence and exploitation taking place on our own doorstep. It’s a film that informs, educates, and inspires, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity...