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4.1 Miles is a 2016 documentary short film directed by Daphne Matziaraki. It follows the Greek coast guard's rescue work during the European migrant crisis, focusing on the practical and human consequences of maritime crossings near Greece. The title refers to the short sea distance involved in the journeys shown. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.
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What is Daphne Matziaraki's 4.1 Miles about?
The 2016 documentary short follows Greek Coast Guard Captain Kyriakos Papadopoulos and his crew as they rescue people crossing the Aegean during the European migrant crisis. Much of the film focuses on practical rescue work near the Greek island of Lesbos. [Peabody Awards](https://peabodyawards.com/award-profile/4.1-miles/)
Why is the film called 4.1 Miles?
The title refers to the short stretch of sea separating Lesbos from the Turkish coast. That distance becomes emotionally significant because migrants face dangerous crossings even where the map shows only a few miles of water.
Who directed 4.1 Miles, and when was it released?
The film was directed by Daphne Matziaraki and released in 2016. It was made as a documentary short and centers on real rescue operations rather than a fictionalized account.
Did 4.1 Miles win major film awards?
Yes. It won a 2016 Peabody Award and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 89th Academy Awards. [Peabody Awards](https://peabodyawards.com/award-profile/4.1-miles/)
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