Thodoros Maragos
Greek film director
Thodoros Maragos or Marangos (Greek: Θόδωρος Μαραγκός; born 1944, Filiatra) is a Greek film director. His work spans film, TV and documentaries.
He is best known for his film Learn How to Read and Write, Son (in Greek: Μάθε παιδί μου γράμματα), a satire on fascism and one of the best anti-Junta films of all time. He won four awards in the 14th Thessaloniki Film Festival (September 24–30, 1973) for his movie Get on Your Mark (original title in Greek: Λάβετε θέσεις).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...
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