A look at the tradional Greek Evzone Guards

(27 Mar 2008) SHOTLIST
Athens - 16 March, 2008
1. Low shot of Greek Parliament
2. Tilt down from Greek flag to Evzones marching in weekly parade
3. Tilt down of Evzones marching to their pom-pom clogs
4. Cutaway tourists watching
5. Follow of Evzones after changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
6. Medium of Evzone as he stands still on guard
Athens - 21 March, 2008
7. Dissolve into picture of Evzone on Presidential Guard Emblem
8. Wide of emblem reading "Presidential Guard of the Presidency of the Republic"
9. SOUNDBITE: (Greek) Spyros Metallinos, Second Lieutenant:
"The Presidential Guard was founded on December 12, 1868. One of the first formal duties was posting guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It was a show of honour to all those for whom we have not been able to confirm their identity, but nevertheless have also given their blood, their soul and have contributed to the freedom of the nation."
10. Close-up of hands hammering nails into sole of a "tsarouhi," the red leather pom-pom clog
11. Wide of man hammering nails into sole of pom-pom clog
12. Close-up of hand taking nails from box
13. Wide of men working on pom-pom clog
14. Close-up of thread being sewn into leather of pom-pom clog
15. Wide of men in pom-pom clog workshop
16. Close-up of black threads from pom-pom falling to ground
17. Ground shot of man cutting off threads to shape pom-pom on clog
18. Medium of soldier assisting Evzone to dress by helping him put on wide-sleeved cotton undershirt
19. Close-up of hands tying knots around "foustanela," the white pleated skirt
20. Wide of guard helping Evzone strap on pleated skirt
21. Close-up of soldier's gaze as he inspects skirt pleats
22. Medium soldier inspecting pleats
23. SOUNDBITE (Greek) Vangelis Lazos, man in charge of uniform workshop:
"While everything else evolves, computers, etcetera, we try to remain faithful to the old way of manufacturing and to traditional materials that were used way back then, which were from natural raw materials. We try not to strain from that, and that is what makes this workshop special, and I believe us as well."
24. Close-up of officer "fario," the scarlet cap with long black silk tassel, and leather belt with golden metal cartridge pouch, with officer "fermeli," the gold brocade waistcoat, folded behind
25. Close-up of leather belt with golden metal cartridge pouch
26. Close-up of white and black thread on spools next to Evzone waistcoat being made
27. Close-up of officer sabre
28. SOUNDBITE: (Greek) Vangelis Lazos, man in charge of the uniform workshop:
"The time it takes for someone experienced to make only the waistcoat is six months. But for the full uniform it is six-and-a-half months. The rest is easy to make."
29. Close-up of seamstress' face while working
30. Medium of seamstress working on sewing machine
31. Medium of seamstresses working on sewing machine
32. Close-up of seamstress' hands sliding fabric on sewing machine
33. Medium of man ironing pleated skirt
34. Medium of soldiers and Evzones preparing for inspection in advance of March 25 Independence Day celebrations
35. Tilt down of Evzone straightening silk black tassel of scarlet cap
36. Wide of Evzones preparing for inspection in advance of March 25 Independence Day celebrations
Athens, Greece - 16 March, 2008
37. Close-up of Evzone's foot with red leather pom pom clog as he steps into position
38. Pull out from red leather pom pom clog to Evzones taking steps during changing of the guard
40. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Vox pop, tourist Daniel Ruiz from Spain:

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