The Kazantzakis Museum pays tribute to the important intellectual, author, thinker, philosopher, politician, and traveler Nikos Kazantzakis.
The Museum is made up of a cluster of buildings in the central square of the historical village of Varvari, now known as Myrtia. The Museum Exhibition is housed on a site formerly occupied by the home of the Anemoyannis family, which was related to Nikos Kazantzakis’ father, Kapetan Michalis.
eyond the exhibits related to the life, work, and legacy of Nikos Kazantzakis, the Museum offers an immersive interactive experience through digital technology, augmented reality, and virtual reality, allowing visitors to engage with the man, his daily life, and, of course, his ideas.
The Museum was founded in 1983 by set and costume designer Yiorgos Anemoyannis, a pioneering figure in Greek theatre. His fundamental aim was to preserve the author’s memory and promote his work and thought. Significant assistance was offered by Eleni Kazantzaki, the author’s second wife.
The museum opening ceremony was held on 27th June 1983.
Museum website: kazantzaki.gr
Elissavet Laloudaki was born in Athens, Greece. She studied Literature in Greece and France, piano and theater. She worked as a journalist for greek and international magazines (Geo, National Geographic etc). Since 2009 she is a documentary filmaker.
Massimo Pizzocaro was born in Milan, Italy. He studied Photography in Istituto Europeo di Design (Milan). He has 40 years of experience as a photographer (fashion, commercial, travel). Since 2009 he is a documentary filmaker.
Elisavet’s and Massimo’s films were screened in Greek and international festivals, in TV stations, in cinemas and film clubs.
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