Thodoros Maragos

Thodoros Maragos or Marangos (; born 1944, Filiatra) His box office major success, the 1981 film Learn How to Read and Write, Son, has also won four awards in the 22nd Thessaloniki Festival (October 5–11, 1981). In 2023 Isovites was featured at the Greek Film Festival in Berlin starring Vangelis Mourikis.

His films, including "Learn How to Read and Write, Son," have been recognized for their satirical and socially critical themes, addressing political oppression and everyday life under authoritarianism, establishing him as a distinctive voice in postwar Greek cinema.

In 2026, Theodoros Maragos received the “Vasilis Georgiadis – Personality of the Year 2026” award from the Academy of Hellenic Art Awards, recognizing his lifelong contribution to Greek cinema. The ceremony took place on 25 February 2026 at the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEP).

Filmography

2008 Boobheads aka `Isovites ` 2005 Black Baaa... (Documentary) 2004 God Is Invisible Because He Is Minute (Documentary) 1994 Moon Runaway 1991 Polytehneio (Documentary) 1989-1990 Emmones Idees (TV Series) with Angelique Rockas leading the cast 1984 Ti ehoun na doun ta matia mou 1981 Learn How to Read and Write, Son 1980 Thanasi, sfixe ki allo to zonari 1978 Apo pou pane gia ti havouza 1977 Ergatiki kokkini Protomagia 77 (Documentary short) 1975 Struggle (Documentary) `Lavete Theses` 1973 Get on Your Mark 1971 'Sssst (Short) 1971 Oikopedo (Short) 1969 Tsouf (Short)

Novelist “The Teacher of Arcadia and the TALOS 21st Century” March 2023