A Dramatized Documentary Written and Directed by Ismini Sakellaropoulou
Exec. Producer: Emmanuel Mavros
Produced by: Medea Pictures
Overview
“Vindication 3368” (Δικαίωση 3368) is a dramatized historical documentary written and directed by theatreologist and filmmaker Ismini Sakellaropoulou. Produced by Medea Pictures, the film addresses the Kalavryta Holocaust of December 13, 1943—one of the most severe atrocities committed by Nazi forces in Greece during WWII—and explores the ongoing legal and moral struggle for German war reparations.
Key Elements & Concept
- The Significance of “3368”: The title refers directly to the exact number of legal claims (3,368 lawsuits) compiled and drafted by lawyer Periklis Sakellaropoulou (the director’s father) along with other local lawyers on behalf of the families of the victims and survivors of the Kalavryta massacre.
- Historical & Personal Legacy: These legal documents—gathered across four massive volumes—serve not merely as cold legal records for financial compensation, but as a vivid historical archive, depicting the human tragedy, grief, and long-standing fight for justice.
- Format: The film bridges historical accuracy with art by combining documentary footage, survivor testimonies, archive materials, and realistic dramatic reenactments.
Production Details & Collaborations
- Co-funding & Institutional Support: Municipality of Kalavryta, Region of Western Greece, Kalavryta Agricultural Dairy Cooperative, and the scientific support of the Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust.
- Cast & Narrators: Includes prominent actors such as Kostas Arzoglou (narrator), Virginia Tambaropoulou, Giorgos Chraniotis, Michael Seibel, Pelagia Voutzoulidou, Panagiotis Karmatis, and Vasiliki Kouli, along with local cultural associations and actual survivors of the massacre.
