Acting
Aris Velouchiotis
Born — Died
1905-08-27 — 1945-06-16
Place of birth
Lamia, Greece
Known for
Acting
Credits
3 titles
Aris Velouchiotis (Greek name: Άρης Βελουχιώτης - real name: Thanasis Klaras - Θανάσης Κλάρας, Lamia, 27 August 1905 – Mesounta Arta, 16 June 1945) was a Greek journalist, politician, KKE member and leader of ELAS, the largest resistance organization in Greece during the Occupation. He was born in Lamia to a wealthy family. He studied agronomy at the Averofia Middle Agricultural School of Larissa, but soon abandoned his profession and moved to Athens. There he was initiated into communist ideology and in 1924 became a member of the Federation of Communist Youth of Greece. During his military service he was sent to the Disciplinary Ulama of Kalpaki. He was very active within the ranks of the…
Known for
NRHistorical-political documentary about the life and activity of a mythical figure of EAM Movement and the National Resistance, that the captain of ELAS Ari Velouhioti.
Aris Velouchiotis - The Dilemma
1981
NRTwo political trials and executions have left an indelible mark on post-conflict Greece. The trial of Nikos Belogiannis and the trial of Nikos Ploumpidis. Ploumpidis, however, died alone, slandered by enemies and friends, dishonored. Personal drama and collective destiny co-shape this Promethean hero, who seems straight out of an ancient tragedy.
The Red Teacher
2024
NRRoveros Manthoules, one of the most important mediators of cultural relations between Greece and France in the audiovisual field, created this documentary in 1997 for the French cultural channel Arte (in co-production with FR-3 and NET), which makes use of rare film footage (from the Democratic Army's film crew, the BBC, and the archives of both opposing camps), as well as testimonies from individuals who fought on one side or the other.
The Greek Civil War
1997