*documentary and fictional narratives *sociopolitical and philosohphy *environment and ecology *human rights, queer and LGBTQIA+ rights *anthropology / visual anthropology
Nicolas Karatzas is a cinematographer whose work focuses on Documentary Production. He studied Multimedia and Graphic Design at Cyprus University of Technology and, later on, graduated from the University of the Aegean in Cultural Documentary Production (MA). From Both degrees, he graduated with a distinction of excellence. He has worked with international companies in advertising productions and has a strong arts and design background with an interest in audiovisual communication and storytelling. His film work is distinguished by a human-centered approach and narrative. His work focuses on human rights, as well as on social and environmental issues.
In a vivid exploration of power and domination, this experimental film delves into the imperialistic mindset that consumes ideas, land, and resources at an unrelenting pace. Through a direct animation technique, the film exposes the hidden violence behind the claim "I came here first," unraveling the egocentric forces that erase cultures, life, and diversity. Each frame becomes a visual rhythm of occupation, revealing the invisible yet pervasive nature of exploitation, discrimination, and cultural annihilation.