Panoramic shots of the houses of Smyrna in 1911 but mainly a rare snapshot with the Metropolitan of Smyrna Chrysostomos includes the video-document belonging to the archive of the Netherlands Film Institute EYE.
The material, which was recently uploaded to YouTube, is of French production. Director unknown, but we know the production company is Eclair.
As reported, the Greek patriarch together with English and French envoys leave the Governor's Office. In the next shot the women in headscarves, according to the description, are trying to see through the fence the distinguished guests.
In addition to the shots of Chrysostomos, the video also shows images of everyday life in Smyrna.
The short film closes with ships in the sea of Smyrna at dusk.