Greek Island (1965)

Beaches and scenic views of the island. The island has been "by-passed by the holiday-making throngs". A reel of the Greek island Thasos and visitable places.
Thasos Island, Greece.
Beaches and scenic views of the island. Narrator states that the island has been "by-passed by the holiday-making throngs" and the peacefulness of the island is emphasised. Narrator speaks of how many other Greek islands have opened themselves up to tourists. Thasos is changing though, "the tourists have found it at last".
Village scenes. Donkeys in the streets, goats being herded along a country road, man washing a melon at a well, beehives made from basket work.
There is a breeze of change in the island air. A new industry has come to Thasos. Bricks are being made in a primitive way. Various processes involved in building new villas and hotels to house to tourists.
Narrator questions whether this is progress or sacrilege. Sabena aircraft arrives and holidaymakers walk into the airport. Shots of beach side housing seen from a boat.
Locals and visitors step down from a ferry. Cars are driven off. Livestock are led off. Fishermen mend nets on the quayside. Scenic shots of the island then footage of some tents close to the beach. Various shots of holidaymakers on the beach. Some nice chunky girls! M/S of girls splashing around in the sea. Good holiday footage. Girl stands on the top of a sand dune and beckons up her boyfriend. They then disappear over the top and walk onto the beach. "It hasn't been ruined - it is still a paradise" the narrator promises us.
Note: interesting picture of how tourism is changing a secluded island.
Cuts exist - see separate record.
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[@chunkygroove9038]

I was still a youngster in 1965. 16 years old when my parents & I visited these beautfiul shores. I remember the heat, the lovely ancient buildings, the beautiful women who walked past you as if you didn't exist. I remember part of me wanting to stay there forever, it was so peaceful, astmospheric & beautiful. Now, no longer a youngster, I have returned & each day rejoice as I soak up the beauty & wonder of these gorgeous Isles.

[@broderickcrawford09]

Fantastic film. It would be great if someone was able to visit all the sites shown on this film and recreate to compare. it would also be brilliant to see all the film that was not used for example a view of the road from Panagia down to Golden Beach.

[@erikbouma9408]

I like how they already spoke of “slow paced” 60 years ago and romanticized everything just like commercials today😂

[@mgmmgm1599]

It is wonderful.

[@mickeywilliams3113]

What music is in the last 2 minutes of the film?

[@overpricedhealthcare]

anyone know the song at 3:40?

[@user-lo3ko3vl5j]

Ti ftaio Nantia Konstantopoulou

[@Frederik_Berlin]

2:13 Ganze große Handwerkskunst!

[@Frederik_Berlin]

Long ago …..

[@johnshort5003]

It's Thassos, not Face-os.

[@XpBottleGun]

Bro , the guy says it is probably dead now

[@georgegiannojas5651]

Is still alive and kicking

[@johnshort5003]

Good to hear.

[@takitogr]

😂and what if he really was dead braaah. Makes no difference to how the island is pronounced