Spitfire: Back to Zero

The incredible story of one of the best heavy metal bands in the country. Spitfire had everything going for them until one day, lead singer Dinos Kostakis was involved in a tragic accident that forced him to retire from the stage after sustaining a serious injury.

The incredible story of one of the best heavy metal bands in the country. Spitfire had everything going for them until one day, lead singer Dinos Kostakis was involved in a tragic accident that forced him to retire from the stage after sustaining a serious injury. Over the course of one night, his marvellous voice became metal history before he even reached his peak. Despite adversity, Spitfire found the strength to go on. This documentary features previously unreleased tracks with the legendary "First Attack" line-up. Manager Giannis Koutouvos and founder and lead guitarist Ilias Loginidis take a walk down memory lane. "Spitfire: Back to Zero" documents a long-overdue reunion after a 15-year hiatus, giving rise to memories, disagreements and conflict. But what is it all about? Art? Glory? Money? The only one who can provide the answers is Dinos Kostakis, the voice that forever ceased, because life surpasses art and it always will.

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Σκηνοθεσία / Director: Vagelis Rigas

Φωτογραφία / DoP: Yorgos Tampakakis, Yannis Laskaris, Panayotis Vlahakis, Dimitris Klagos, Tasos Karapanayotis, Vagelis Rigas

Μουσική / Music: Spitfire

Μοντάζ / Editor: Yorgos Tampakakis

Εμφανίζονται / Featuring: Elias Loginidis, Yannis Koutouvos, Dinos Kostakis, Kostas Kyriakidis, Yorgos Velentzas, Thanasis Kremidas

Ελλάδα / Greece 2012

Εγχρωμο / Color

85'

Ελληνικά, Αγγλικά / Greek, English

* Screened on September 27th (press and main screening)

Publication date: 2012-09-10 13:25:36

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