ARCHILOCHOS’ BELOVED PAROS

A documentary on the life and work of the Parian poet Archilochos (7th century B.C.), the originator of contemporary poetry who turned his attention to the individual, to universal human passions and emotions, and to erotic desire. The film includes a presentation of his poems, with scholars and university professors speaking about his poetry and his personality. Also included are interviews taken in October 2005 on Paros with the participants in the “Archilochos and His Age” international conference.