XIONI is a quiet, cinematic journey into the unknown winter of Greece.
Two female adventurers, Varvara and Melinda, set out in their van to explore the remote mountains of a country better known for sun, sea, and ancient temples. But Greece is covered by over 70% of mountains – and in winter, the snow goddess Xioni (Chione) does not always make herself easy to reach.
This is not a ski movie full of deep powder and perfect lines. It is a film about searching: for snow, for solitude, and for a sense of place far from the obvious. With no sponsors, no guides, no film crew, and often no real trail, our two protagonists travel by van, on foot, and on skis – following rough maps and vague ideas through forests, goat paths and remote landscapes.
In the end, XIONI is a story of persistence, uncertainty and the raw beauty of winter – in a country such as Greece few people have seen, and even fewer have tried to ski.
Greece
Directors
Varvara Mitropoulos
Melinda Steiner
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Athletes
Melinda Steiner (Ski)
Varvara Mitropoulos (Snowboard)
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Film Guide
SKI CATEGORIES
For this year’s iF3 Movie Awards, any and all films about skiing, snowboarding or a mixture of the two are eligible.
AMATEUR
- Film of the year
- Skier of the year
ATHLETE
- Standout Female Skier of the year
- Standout Male Skier of the year
- Breakout Skier of the year
PRO
- Best Short Movie (under 20min)
- Best Urban Segment
- Best Backcountry Segment
- Best Storytelling
- Jury’s Pick (both Ski & Snowboard films eligible)
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Film of the Year
SNOWBOARD CATEGORIES
Whether it’s focused on freestyle, freeride, urban, backcountry, telemark skiing, mountaineering, adventuring, a documentary subject, or anything in between, your film is welcome at iF3.
AMATEUR
- Film of the year
- Snowboarder of the year
ATHLETE
- Standout Female Snowboarder of the year
- Standout Male Snowboarder of the year
- Breakout Snowboarder of the year
PRO
- Best Short Movie (under 20min)
- Best Urban Segment
- Best Backcountry Segment
- Best Storytelling
- Jury’s Pick (both Ski & Snowboard films eligible)
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Film of the Year
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