Saturday marks three years since the death of acclaimed and multi-awarded Greek filmmaker Theodoros “Theo” Angelopoulos.

Characterized by Martin Scorcese as a “a masterful filmmaker”, Angelopoulos developed throughout his career a unique cinematic vision, characterized by long takes, and complex but elaborately composed scenes.

One of the most respected directors in the world, he started making films in 1967. He also worked as a film critic at Athens newspaper “Dimokratiki Allaghi” from 1964-1967 and at the magazine “Modern Cinema.” Angelopoulos’ films have been shown at the most important film festivals around the world and have won several awards in international competitions.

In 1998 his film, Eternity and a Day, went on to win the prestigious Palme d’Or at the 51st edition of the Cannes Film Festival. The talented director was also the President of the Jury at the 22nd Moscow International Film Festival in 2000.

Three years ago to the day, Angelopoulos left for his own journey to eternity, several hours after being involved in an accident while shooting his latest film, The Other Sea in Athens.