The program “Take Your Time” with Prokopis Agelopoulos welcomed Dimos Avdeliodis, one of the most significant Greek directors, to the studio of Voice of Greece.
Born in Chios, Avdeliodis was admitted to the School of Philosophy at the University of Athens while simultaneously enrolling in Giorgos Theodosiadis’ Theatre School, seeking — as he himself says — to obtain an “actor’s professional licence” out of his deep love for theatre. After receiving his licence, he began working as a professional actor. He later turned to cinema, creating films inspired by the remarkable elements of Greek folk culture. He eventually returned to the stage as a theatre director, dedicating himself entirely to theatre. He taught selflessly for many years, invited by teachers and schools across Greece, and from 1993 to 1997 he was invited to teach at the Department of Communication, Media and Culture at Panteion University. Between 1997–2000 and 2003–2009, he served as Artistic Director of the Regional Municipal Theatre of the Northern Aegean, based in Chios. In 2010, upon returning to Athens, he was granted the use of the Ledra Theatre by the Centre for Ancient Drama of Panteion University, where he continued his work for two years before moving on to various theatres and venues throughout Greece, where he remains active to this day.
In cinema, he became widely known with “The Tree We Hurt”, considered an emblematic moment in Greek filmmaking. This was followed by the multi-awarded “Spring Gathering of the Field Guards” and “Unfair Competition,” works that highlighted his distinctive, poetic voice. His theatrical work has been equally rich, spanning numerous productions. A special place in his oeuvre is held by his stage adaptation of Georgios Vizyinos’ classic text “The Only Journey of My Life,” presented with Avdeliodis’ trademark sparse and profoundly moving directorial language.