The official music video for “Asteromata,” the song with which Klavdia will represent Greece at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, has been released. The competition will take place in Basel, Switzerland, in May 2025.
With a cinematic aesthetic and strong influences from Greek tradition, “Asteromata” comes to life on screen through a video that artistically captures the song’s lyrics and emotions.
Directed by George Mpenioudakis, the video masterfully conveys the song’s symbolism, focusing on themes of separation in its many forms.
Shot in the picturesque town of Kozani, located in the western part of Macedonia in northern Greece, and the iconic Temple of Poseidon at Sounio, the visuals evoke the essence of the Greek countryside and sea.
The three-minute clip, produced with high cinematic standards, presents images reminiscent of classical paintings, enhancing the song’s emotional depth.
A central figure in the video is a mother waiting tearfully, while other characters grapple with the pain of parting. Meanwhile, a young girl discovering a feather symbolizes arrival, hope, and the future—mirroring life’s cyclical nature.
At the heart of it all is Klavdia, whose expressive performance ties together the video’s narrative, delivering the song’s touching message with emotional intensity.
Asteromata, composed by Arcade and Klavdia with lyrics by Arcade, will compete in the second Eurovision semi-final on May 15, 2025.
Klavdia, whose full name is Klavdia Papadopoulou, is a 22-year-old singer of Pontic descent. She became known to the public through the talent show “The Voice of Greece,” and released her debut single in 2022 with the title “Lonely Heart.”
Turkey questions Greece’s Eurovision entry “Asteromata”
Following complaints that the song alludes to the Pontic Genocide in the early 20th century, the state-run broadcaster, the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), announced that it would review its content.
According to reports, if TRT determines that Asteromata contains references to the Pontic Greek Genocide, it will file an official complaint with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which owns and operates the Eurovision networks.
Klavdia insisted that “Asteromata” (which translates to “Starry-eyed”) is not about any specific historical event but is instead inspired by all those forced to flee their homeland due to war and conflict.
Greece recognizes Pontic Genocide
Greece has officially recognized the killings that took place between 1914 and 1923 as genocide since 1994, designating May 19 as an annual day of remembrance.
The Genocide in Pontus claimed 353,000 lives, while even more lost their homes and generations of wealth in the Pontus (Black Sea) region and were then forced to emigrate to other places to begin their lives all over again.
However, Turkey disputes this classification, arguing that these events occurred during a time of war and civil strife rather than as part of a systematic extermination campaign.