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For the Love of Crete – A Gastronomic Odyssey

Explore Cretan cuisine with Dr. Kyriakos Kotsoglou, the Vice Governor of Tourism for Crete. In 2026, Crete was named the Gastronomical Capital of Europe, highlighting the island’s rich culinary tradition, which is based on simplicity. This simplicity is what makes Cretan food unique. Cretan cuisine is not just about eating; it represents a way of life.

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Matteo Pizzocaro

Matteo Pizzocaro is a Greek-Italian filmmaker. He studied film at Edinburgh Napier University (Screen Academy of Scotland, BA, with Honors) and in Brooklyn College, City University of New York, Film Department. He is based in Athens. He is the co-owner of Happyant Productions, focusing on documentaries and short films. He is currently working on his first feature film.

His short films have been presented at the Drama International Short Film Festival (Greece) the Athens International Film Festival (Greece), the Olympia Film Festival for children and young people (Greece), Microμ (Greece), Clit (Portugal), the International Silk Road Film Festival (Istanbul, Turkey) and the San Francisco Greek Film Festival (USA). His short films include “Just a thought”, “The Thief”, “Next Stop” and “Hi There”. He films in development include “Canary”, “Sono un Ribelle Mamma” and “Better Days are Coming”. He is currently working on his first feature film.

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