A Greek tombstone, dating back to 1887, is found under the floorboards of a village house in Turkey, prompting a search for its owner's descendants.
Synopsis
A Greek tombstone, dating back to 1887, is found under the floorboards of a village house in Turkey, prompting a search for its owner's descendants.
Synopsis
Kerem Soyyilmaz discovers a Greek tombstone beneath the floorboards of an old house in Turkey. The stone, engraved with Cyrillic letters, belongs to Chrysoula Rodaki, who died in 1887. This find prompts Soyyilmaz to search for her descendants, leading him to local archives and abandoned ghost towns. He uncovers his family's historical ties to the forced population exchange between Greece and Turkey in 1923. Support from Greeks across the border enriches his quest, culminating in a reunion with the tombstone's previous owners.
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Why Watch
- Meet director Kerem Soyyilmaz and his quest for history.
- Find out about the 1923 population exchange.
- See the impact of a tombstone on personal stories.
Did You Know
- Chrysoula Rodaki died in 1887, as indicated on the tombstone.
- The forced population exchange between Greece and Turkey occurred in 1923.
- The film has a runtime of 57 minutes.
- The tombstone was found under the floorboards of a house in Turkey.
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What year did the forced population exchange between Greece and Turkey occur?
The forced population exchange between Greece and Turkey occurred in 1923.
Who is Chrysoula Rodaki?
Chrysoula Rodaki was a woman who died in 1887, as indicated by the engraved Cyrillic letters on a discovered tombstone.
What is the duration of the documentary 'Searching For Rodakis'?
The duration of 'Searching For Rodakis' is 57 minutes.
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