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 si