TRIBUTE: NOTES ON FILM

Yani Spanos: A Life Behind the Marquee – by Aris Dorizas

A discovery of the incredible musical journey of the great Greek composer Yani Spanos, setting off from small-town Kiato to major collaborations in Paris, and ultimately his huge success in Greece. With rare documents and interviews and through the eyes of a devoted fan, we explore why Spanos chose to stay behind the scenes, letting his music steal the spotlight.

Aris Dorizas

Aris Dorizas was born in Athens in 1980. He studied Music Technology and has worked in the record industry and television. Since 2011, he has been co-founder and producer at Whatever Productions. He collects records and is looking for space to store them. Yani Spanos: A Life Behind the Marquee is his first documentary film.