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The Children Of Leros

1992-05-15 en 26m
Documentary
“This is their chance to have a life.” In 1992, 165 children were living in inhuman conditions in Leros. Those who had arrived as babies had never learned to walk, to dress, or to feed themselves. This documentary follows the young Greek medics who moved in to reform the asylum. They were astonished at the determination of the children, some of who had been chained to their beds for years, to improve their lives. A model ward was set up, and children were unchained. Within months some, like Andreas, were able to play games outside for the first time in their lives.

Director of Photography

Yannis Drakoularakos

Director of Photography

Alexis Grivas

Writer

Jane Gabriel

Sound

Yannis Haralambidis

Editor

Dan de Waal

Sound

Peter O'Connor

Status

Released

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Companies

  • Gabriel Productions Ltd