A Dialogue with Christos Arfanis and Maria Agrapidou
In today’s cultural and scientific landscape, creativity and knowledge often walk hand in hand. Two personalities who embody this intersection are Christos Arfanis, Greek filmmaker, screenwriter, and entertainment journalist, and Maria Agrapidou, award-winning Dental Influencer 2025, surgeon dentist, and leading figure in European health advocacy.
Though their fields may seem worlds apart – cinema and healthcare, their shared commitment to innovation, communication, and impact on society brings them together. In this exclusive interview, they open up about their paths, their achievements, and the projects that unite them, bridging storytelling and science.
Both of you come from very different professional backgrounds. How did your paths cross?
Christos Arfanis: Cinema has always been about connecting people. When I met Maria, I discovered that behind her scientific work lies a strong sense of narrative and communication. That inspired me. Our collaboration came naturally.
Maria Agrapidou Exactly. Health and art both deal with people’s lives and emotions. My role as a dentist and advocate requires outreach, awareness, and visibility. Meeting Christos was a spark-suddenly, I saw how cinema could amplify scientific messages with a deeper human touch.
Christos, your films often explore psychological, social, and existential themes. How do you see your work connecting with Maria’s field?
Christos Arfanis Both art and medicine share the same question: ‘What does it mean to be human?” In cinema, I use stories to explore our fears, hopes, and identities. In healthcare, Maria faces these same realities directly-with patients, with public health, with awareness campaigns. We realized storytelling can heal, too-sometimes emotionally, sometimes even socially.