cinema
Greece
Cinema Paradiso: Watching Movies at the Beaches of Kefalonia (photos)
Hunderds of locals and tourists rushed to the beautiful beaches of the Ionian island of Kefalonia to enjoy Greek and foreign movies in a summer experience that will remain unforgettable to all participants.
Under the moon and the stars, all...
Europe
New Greek Wave in Düsseldorf
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By Aspasia Zontanou
Several low budget Greek films were premiered in a special three-week event called “New Greek Wave-the New Greek Cinema” in Düsseldorf from November 4th through Sunday the 27th. Eleni Giannakoudi and colleague Florian Deterding produced the event...
events
Tremendous Line-Up of Talent to be Screened at 57th Thessaloniki International Film Festival
The Thessaloniki International Film Festival will be running its 57th edition from November 3-11.
The line up of talent to be showcased at the flagship Olympian cinema will start off with the hit film Paterson which recently premiered at Cannes...
Australia
Catch an Award Winning Film at the Delphi Bank 23rd Greek Film Festival
The Delphi Bank 23rd Greek Film Festival will be opening its doors where you can screen award-winning feature films and documentaries.
The event is to take place from October 12 -23 at Leichhardt’s Palace Norton Street Cinema and includes a...
events
Greek Open-Air Cinemas Offer Movie Magic Under Starry Nights
Catch a movie under the stars while in Greece at one of the magical open-air cinemas of Greece. The smell of jasmine, a soft summer breeze and a cool beer at hand is the stuff Greek summer nights are...
Australia
Historic Greek Theater to Shut Down in Melbourne
One of the most historic theaters in Melbourne, which had been showing Greek films for decades, will shut down permanently in 2015.
Astor theater was built in 1936 and during the 60s, 70s and 80s used to operate as a Greek...
Culture
Athens Archaeological Museum Music and Theater Nights
From the 16th to the 24th of July, the Athens municipality is organizing nights of music, theater, cinema, shadow theater and dance.
The effort is a collaboration of the National Archaeological Museum and the Athens Culture, Youth and Sports Organization (OPANDA)....
Greece
NYT: Last Man Painting Movie Posters in Greece
New York Times published an article today, dedicated to the last man in Athens, Greece, who still paints movie posters for an Athenian cinema. His work is reminiscent of old times, filled with authenticity before the metropolitan lifestyle took...
Art
Famous Greeks From the World of Arts
Greece is undoubtedly a country with rich cultural background. Many Greeks involved in the world of arts have made a name for themselves abroad.
In cinema, perhaps the most acclaimed director known in Greece as well as abroad is Theodoros...
Culture
Indomitable: The First Greek Epic Movie
After its first screening at the Athens International Film Festival this September, the first Greek epic movie, “Indomitable: Dragonphoenix Chronicles,” premiered on the 14th of November 2013.
The movie is based on a series of monthly comic books with the...