Η ΧΗΡΑ ΤΣΑΙ Ο ΚΑΤΡΕΓΑΡΗ
The Widow and the Brigand

2021, short film in the Grecanic language, Staiti (RC)

“Η χηρα τσαι ο κατρεγαρη” (The Widow and the Brigand) is a film based on the ancient Grecanic tale The Widow and the Brigand. In the work, the traditional tale, which encapsulates the values of an ancient culture, is connected to contemporary forms of storytelling. Through a dialogue with a new form of the tale, the aim is to make the Grecanic language accessible, in order to rediscover a repressed linguistic minority that was once suppressed in favor of a common and homogenizing language. The project transformed the inhabitants of Staiti (RC) into actors for a few days, making them active participants in the realization of the project. The adaptation is combined with the text inspired by the work The Perfect Human by Jørgen Leth.

We extend our thanks to the municipality of Staiti (RC), with Giovanna Pellicanò, who hosted the project; Salvatore Dieni (for the translation and supervision of the Grecanic language), Vincenzo Bova (music and narrator), Nato Toscano, Marcella Violi, Vittoria Favasuli, Giovanni Favasuli, Antonio Favasuli, Vittoria Favasuli, Fabio Sicari, Giuseppe Aiello, and Giovanna Buridana.