Wild Streets

“Wild Streets” is a documentary that delves into the driving culture in Greece. The main protagonist is the driving instructor, Yannis Argiriou (67), with extensive experience in teaching people how to navigate in the challenging environment of Athenian roads, but also with a decade experience working as roadside assistance. Yannis has witnessed multiple car accidents and has a peculiar habit to photograph the sites, creating a unique photograph archive that serves as a visual record of the impact of reckless driving, road hazards, and other factors that contribute to car accidents. Yannis provides insights into the history and evolution of Greek driving culture, his experiences and as well as his motivations for becoming a driving instructor. Through interviews and on-the-road footage, the documentary highlights the complexities of Greek drivers, who in recent researches have been declared “the worst drivers in Europe”.