The Oleanders

Director: Paola Revenioti
Release Year: 2021

Original title: Oi pikrodafnes

Paola Revenioti, Eva Koumarianou, and Betty Vakalidou, now in their 60s, have known each other for more than forty years. They started making their living early in their youth as sex workers in Athens, Greece. In the documentary, they revisit all the different places in the city where they used to work, socialize, get harassed or arrested by the police, fight for their rights, have fun and find love. Their unapologetic, humorous, and empowering discussion gives rise to the discussion about the history of transgender women in Greece.

Kaliarda

Director: Paola Revenioti
Release Year: 2015

In the rich and often tumultuous tapestry of LGBTQ+ history, few threads shine as uniquely as Kaliarda, a secret language that emerged from the depths of Greece's gay subculture. This fascinating linguistic phenomenon not only served as a means of communication but also as a form of resistance and identity for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly from the end of World War II through the regime changes of the 1970s. At the forefront of exploring this hidden gem is Paola Revenioti, a prominent Greek LGBTQ+ rights activist, artist, and transgender icon, whose dedication to documenting the history of Kaliarda has shed light on the struggles and triumphs of the community.