Where the body stops, the story begins.
Pèras follows a simple question: what happens when you reach your limit and stay there a little longer. Through Nikos’ journey, it explores effort, uncertainty, and the quiet decisions that shape who we become.
Moments from the journey
Every frame holds a piece of the story. Not the highlights, but the moments in between — where effort becomes reflection and limits become questions.
What is Pèras
The documentary follows Nikos as he prepares for and attempts a 24-hour swim, living with multiple sclerosis and learning to move with it, not against it. It stays close to the process — the repetitions, the pauses, the moments where nothing looks impressive but everything matters. What unfolds is not a story about pushing harder, but about staying present when things become uncertain.
Creative Direction
The production is shaped by Panagiotis Meliadis, who approaches the story with a focus on presence rather than performance. The intention is to stay close to the real moments — to observe, not direct, and to let the story unfold with honesty and respect for the process.
Support & auspices
Pèras is supported by local institutions that recognize the value of this effort and its message. The municipalities of Katerini, Dion–Olympus, Pydna–Kolindros, and Alimos stand alongside the initiative, which is held under the auspices of the Hellenic Federation of Persons with Multiple Sclerosis.
Different paths. The same quiet question: how far can I go?
The Pèras community is made of people who are working toward their own personal pèras — in sport, in work, in life, or in moments that rarely get shared. Everyone walks a different path, but all of them know what it means to reach a limit and choose how to respond to it. If this feels familiar, you are already closer than you think — join the community.
A quiet set of values that guide every journey.
Showing up
Choosing presence over comfort, even when stopping would be easier.
Respecting limits
Listening to the body and the mind without letting them define what is possible.
Moving forward
Continuing with honesty and patience, without noise, performance, or comparison.
Contact Us
If you feel connected, reach out.
Whether you want to support the project, take part as an ambassador, volunteer your time, or explore a partnership as a sponsor, this space is open. Pèras grows through people who share values, curiosity, and respect for the journey. Leave your contact details and we’ll continue the conversation, quietly and honestly.
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Pèras is shaped by a small group of people who care deeply about the process, not the spotlight. Different roles, different backgrounds, one shared way of looking at effort, limits, and storytelling.
Panagiotis Meliadis
CREATIVE DIRECTOR & Co founder
Nikos Triantafyllidis
péras athlete & co founder
Voices from the journey
“For us, this effort fully reflects the values we stand for: endurance, perseverance, and purpose beyond sport. That is why we support “Péras”, because sport has the power to inspire, raise awareness, and create real impact.”
“At Asso.subsea, we believe that resilience, care, and continuous growth gain their true meaning through human stories. That is why we support “Péras”. Because it speaks about the power of will, about how we overcome our limits, and about the need to openly discuss Multiple Sclerosis and the invisible battles that thousands of people face every single day.“
“Nikos is a man full of surprises. From day one of training, despite the challenges of his condition, he has been relentless in his effort.
No shortcuts. No favours.”
Moments that shape the journey
Pèras unfolds through a series of deliberate steps — each one testing limits, opening conversations, and bringing the story closer to people. These milestones are not endpoints, but moments of commitment.
November 2025 — Becoming an ambassador
Nikos is registered as an ambassador of the Hellenic Federation of Persons with Multiple Sclerosis, extending the journey beyond sport into advocacy and visibility.
30 May 2026 — 12 hours in the pool
Nikos swims continuously for twelve hours in a swimming pool, focusing on rhythm, patience, and staying present when repetition becomes difficult.
June 2026 – Press Conference
Pèras will be presented at a press conference in the 24th of June 2026, hosted by the Municipality of Katerini, bringing together media and the public to share the journey behind the project.
June 2026 — 24 hours in open water
An attempt to swim for twenty-four hours in open sea water, where uncertainty replaces control and endurance becomes both physical and mental.