Greek cinema

Star of Greek Cinema’s Golden Era, Eleni Prokopiou, Dies at 87

Eleni Prokopiou, one of the actresses who became a familiar face of Greece’s golden era of cinema, has died at the age of 87. Prokopiou first entered the world of entertainment through dance before moving into acting. Her career took...

Greek Filmmaker Jacqueline Lentzou Wins Best Director Award at Venice Film Festival

Greek filmmaker Jacqueline Lentzou won the Orizzonti Award for Best Director at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival for her second feature film, A Day in the Life of Jo: Chapter Phaedra. Orizzonti is one of the Venice Film Festival’s...

“Broken Vein”: Greece Heads to the Oscars with the Essence of Ancient Tragedy

Yannis Economides' latest feature, "Broken Vein" (Spasmeni Fleva), has officially entered the race for the Academy Awards. The Hellenic Ministry of Culture announced the film's selection as Greece’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category, endorsing the...

Greek Cinema Mourns Nikos Kalogeropoulos, Dead at 74

Greek cinema and television are mourning the death of actor, director, screenwriter, and songwriter Nikos Kalogeropoulos, who died at the age of 74. His death was reported in Greece on August 9, 2026. Kalogeropoulos built a career spanning film, television,...

The Life of Aliki Vougiouklaki, “The National Star of Greece”

Aliki Vougiouklaki, who passed away on this day in 1996, was one of the most popular stars in Greek cinematic history. The blonde stunner was so beloved that she was even given the title of "The National Star of...

Maro Kontou: A Symbol of Greek Cinema’s Golden Age Dies

Actress Maro Kontou, one of the ultimate symbols of the "Golden Age" of Greek cinema, died today in Athens. She was 92. She had been facing health issues recently and was hospitalized a month ago at 'Attikon' Hospital with a...

Actor Michalis Mosios, Greece’s “Tamtakos,” Dies at 79

Greek actor Michalis Mosios, widely known to audiences by the nickname of the character he often portrayed “Tamtakos,” has died at the age of 79, according to his family. Mosios built a long career in theater and film and...

Legendary Greek Actor Aggelos Antonopoulos Passes Away at 93

Aggelos Antonopoulos, widely regarded as the most aristocratic figure of modern Greek theater, cinema, and television, has passed away at the age of 93. His death marks the end of an era for Greek performing arts, leaving behind a...

Greece Remembers Film and TV Icon Kostas Voutsas

On February 26, 2020, Greece mourned Kostas Voutsas, one of the greatest actors of his generation and an icon of Greek cinema and television. He was 89. Voutsas was known for his comedic brilliance and immense contribution to Greek cinema,...

Farewell to Melpo Zarokosta: An Icon of Greek Cinema’s Golden Age

The acclaimed Greek actress Melpo Zarokosta has passed away at the age of 92, leaving behind a rich legacy that spanned the legendary 1960s and '70s era of Hellenic cinema and theater. A global education Born in Piraeus, Zarokosta’s life was...