Basil Maros
Vasilis Maros | |
|---|---|
Βασίλης Μάρος | |
| Born | 1929 Athens, Greece |
| Died | 10 November 2002[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Photographer; cinematographer; documentary filmmaker |
| Years active | 1950–2002 |
| Known for | The Tragedy of the Aegean; The World of Images; Anastenaria; The Bouzouki[2] |
Vasilis Maros (Greek: Βασίλης Μάρος; 1929 – 10 November 2002) was a Greek photographer, cinematographer, and documentary film director with international collaborations, including work with 20th Century Fox, the BBC, and Italian and German television.[1][3] He was born in Athens in 1929 and died on 10 November 2002, leaving a significant body of documentary films focused on Greek history, folklore, religious traditions, and the arts.[1][4]
Biography
[edit]Maros developed an early interest in photography; after WWII and imprisonment in a forced labor camp, he studied photography in Munich (1948–49) and served as a cameraman in the Hellenic Army Film Service (1950).[1] Between 1952 and 1954 he undertook further training in Rome (INCOM) on a scholarship and began international work in film and television productions.[1][3] From 1957 he focused on documentary filmmaking, exploring themes of Greek tradition, history, and art.[2][5] In 1957 he worked as cinematographer for the Boy on a Dolphin
Career and style
[edit]His work is noted for a human-centered perspective, documentary rigor, and the interplay of image and music, notably in films on rituals and popular culture such as Anastenaria and The Bouzouki.[2][3] He maintained steady collaborations with international broadcasters such as the BBC, as well as Italian and German television, and participated in major international productions shot in Greece.[1][3]
International productions
[edit]Maros worked as a cameraman or director of photography on international productions filmed in Greece, through collaborations with major studios and broadcasters.[1][3] He was awarded in the Thessaloniki International Film Festival in 1961.
Awards and recognition
[edit]His films screened and received awards at Greek and international festivals, earning recognition for their aesthetic and documentary value.[4][2]
Legacy
[edit]His work is honored in archival screenings and tributes by the public broadcaster, highlighting milestones of his career and his impact on Greek documentary cinema.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h "Vasilis Maros – 10 November 2002". ERT Archive (in Greek). Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ a b c d "Culture (works by Vasilis Maros)". Rizospastis (in Greek). 12 November 2002. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ a b c d e "Vasilis Maros: Biography of a great documentarian". Athens Voice (in Greek). 27 April 2022. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ a b "Culture (biographical note)". Rizospastis (in Greek). 11 November 2002. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "History of Greek Short Films – Vasilis Maros". shortfilm.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2025-10-31.
Other sources
[edit]- Συλλογικό έργο, Βασίλης Μάρος, 50 χρόνια ελληνικού κινηματογράφου, Ταινιοθήκη της Ελλάδος, ΑΘήνα 2008.
External links
[edit]- Basil Maros at IMDb
- ERT Archive tribute (Greek)
- "Athens Voice profile (Greek)". Athens Voice.
- "Rizospastis – Selected works (Greek)". Rizospastis.
- "Shortfilm.gr – Historical note (Greek)". shortfilm.gr.
- "Biblionet – Creator page (Greek)". Biblionet.
