We live among you

Documentary on Type 1 Diabetes

Duration: 54 minutes

Directed by: Maria Katsikadakou a.k.a. MariaCyber

Subtitles: Greek & English

What do a lesbian activist, a conservative guy, a gay pornstar, an actor, a trans boy, a nurse, a teacher, a city council member, an advertiser, and many others who appear in this documentary have in common?
They all live with Type 1 Diabetes.

“Ten years ago, in Athens, a group of people came together with a shared purpose: to give visibility to something invisible — Diabetes.”

Through personal testimonies, people living with Type 1 Diabetes reveal the challenges, fears, but also the strength required in their daily lives with the condition. The narrative sheds light on authentic experiences and emotions, offering the viewer a rare perspective on a reality often hidden from sight. At the same time, it cultivates understanding and empathy in those without personal connection to diabetes.

“The film is vibrant, light-hearted, highly entertaining, inclusive, at times moving—never medical, but deeply experiential. It is a well-structured documentary, delivered in the right doses, about a condition that has settled into the lives of 1 billion people worldwide… and continues to grow.” Glykouli.gr

About the Director
Maria Katsikadakou a.k.a. Maria Cyber is an activist, a pioneer in Athens’ LGBTQ scene, photographer, artist, and documentary filmmaker with a strong social focus. Her work highlights unheard voices and unseen stories, emphasizing empathy and the need for visibility.

« I am a proud lesbian, a Type 1 diabetic, and a cancer survivor.”

Maria Cyber