Anestis Babatzimopoulos is the iconic figure behind Babajim distillery. A tireless creator and a genuinely charming person, who won everyone over with his smile and warmth, showcasing his inherent talent, not only in distillations, but also in interpersonal relationships.
Dominikos Ignatiadis was born in Germany and holds a dual German and Greek citizenship.
He is member of the Greek Documentary Association and has attended film and documentary
courses in Kapodistriako University of Athens.
In 2015 he released his short film “Curriculum Vitae”, and in 2017 he made his documentary debut with “Village Potemkin” which received the Greek Association of Films Critics award at the 19th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival. His second documentary, “Gabriella – The German with the Bicycle” (2021) participated in a number of festivals nationally and internationally, was nominated for awards by the Greek Academy of Cinema, and it received awards at the 25th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival and the Moscow Film Festival.
With the Greek Film Centre (GFC) he directed and co-produced his third documentary Prison Blues (2023) which participated in the 25th Thessaloniki documentary festival in the Open Section Horizons. He is currently working on his new film “Rinoula 2024”
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I knew of him as an ouzo producer. I did not know he made wines. Very interesting character. I enjoyed the video
We’re so glad you enjoyed the video!
Yes, Jim Babatzim was truly a fascinating figure—not just a master of ouzo, but also a passionate winemaker. His legacy lives on in every bottle. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts!