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PM Tsipras, Varoufakis To Make Cameo Appearances in New Costa-Gavras Film

Greek PM Alexis Tsipras and former Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis are said to have agreed to make cameo appearances in an upcoming film by Greek director Costa-Gavras. The Greek film director, who lives and works in France, is now turning...

Athens' Syntagma Square Becomes a Hollywood Studio on Sunday

Athens' city center was completely cordoned off on Sunday, March 10, to allow the cast and crew of the upcoming movie ''Born To Be Murdered'' film their scenes. Among the cast members of the film, which is directed by the...

Athens' Central Streets Blocked Off on Sunday For Movie Filming

The Greek police announced on Thursday morning that the main streets in central Athens will be shut off on Sunday due to a movie being filmed in the Greek capital. Residents and tourists will not be able to drive or...

“Cliffs of Freedom”, Set During Greek War of Independence, Premieres in US

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw4K1OhRMrs The movie "Cliffs of Freedom", which takes place against the backdrop of the Greek War of Independence, premiered in select NY and LA theaters on March 1. The story follows a Greek village woman and an Ottoman Turkish colonel who...

Yorgos Lanthimos to Write and Direct Crime Film “Pop. 1280”

Even though he didn't pick up an Oscar as Best Director for "The Favourite", Yorgos Lanthimos' Oscar buzz has put him in high demand. He has just been attached to write and direct an adaption of a crime novel...

Dave Bautista Set to Star in New ‘Dune’ Movie

Greek-Filipino wrestler Dave Bautista has been attached to the new "Dune" movie, directed by Denis Villeneuve and due to come out in 2020. The movie is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. David Lynch...

Director Yorgos Lanthimos’ Father Dies

The father of Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos died near Athens on Thursday, just a few days after his son's movie ”The Favourite” was nominated for 10 Academy Awards. Antonis Lanthimos, a former basketball player, was living in Porto Rafti, which is east...

”When Tomatoes Met Wagner”: The Greek Entry At 2019 Berlinale

Greek film director Marianna Economou will participate in this year’s Culinary Cinema of Berlinale, part of the 2019 Berlin International Film Festival. This special division of the Festival focuses on films which are ''food for thought''. Her film is titled...

Lanthimos Film “The Favourite” Nominated for 12 BAFTA Awards

The 2019 BAFTA nominations were announced on Wednesday. Greek director, producer and screenwriter Yorgos Lanthimos' period film "The Favourite" is contending for awards in 12 categories, including those for Best Film, Director, Outstanding British Film, Leading Actress, and Supporting...

Andreas Ignatiou: What It Takes to Work Your Way Up in Hollywood

Andreas Ignatiou is a hard-working up-and-comer in production and development. Completing his first feature, we decided to talk to him about his experiences in Hollywood and find out what it takes to make it in the industry. The son...