Why ‘21? - 12 Questions - A documentary series

In their research, journalists Marilena Katsimi and Pierros Tzanetakos seek answers to 12 timeless questions (e.g., Why are we celebrating 1821? Why are we bankrupt? Are foreigners our friends or enemies? Why are we divided? Why are there Greeks everywhere? etc.) It is a charming and documented narrative of events, through personal stories, myths and truths. The aim is to disseminate scientific knowledge to the general television audience, through the popularisation of history. The 12 questions are answered by 80 leading historians, political scientists, economists, constitutionalists and social psychologists, teaching in Greece and abroad. At the same time 18 elementary, junior high and high school students, give us their own perspective on modern Greek history. The detection of the proportionalities and differences between identical historical events contributes to the understanding of the past, but also to creating inspiration and vision for the future.

Directed by  Elena Lalopoulou

Host Marilena Katsimi, Pierros Tzanetakos

Scientific - Expert consultant Christos Chrysanthopoulos

A production of ERT / The Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT S.A.)

Documentary teaser

List of Episodes

1. Why do we celebrate the Greek War of Independence in 1821?

2. Why are the Greeks divided?

3. Angels or Demons? The role of foreigners in Greece

4. Was the Greek War of Independence in 1821 a world event?

5. War or Peace?

6. How do foreigners perceive Greeks?

7. What's wrong with the Greek economy?

8. What is the relationship between the Greeks and the sea?

9. Why are there Greeks everywhere? Population movements to and from Greece

10. How is Greece governed?

11. What is modern Greek culture?

12. The past, the present, and the future

Full Episodes HERE.