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'Little Drummer Girl' Series Wraps Filming in Greece
The Little Drummer Girl, a television series based on John le Carre's acclaimed novel, has completed filming after 24 days of shooting in some of Greece's historical landmarks.
The project had been dogged by controversy, with Greece's Central Archaeological Council initially...
Greece
"Amerika Square": Greece's Submission for the 2018 Foreign-Language Oscars
The Greek Film Centre has selected Yannis Sakaridis' "Amerika Square", a timely story of the opposing forces facing today's humanitarian crises, as the country's candidate for consideration for the 2018 best foreign-language film Oscar.
The film, the second feature by Sakaridis,...
Culture
Film Distribution Agreement Signed Between Greece and Serbia
Director of the Greek Film Centre, Electra Evenaki, and the head of Film Centre Serbia, Boban Jevtić signed an agreement on business co-operation between the two organizations at the Sarajevo Film Festival.
The agreement focuses on mutual support in distribution....
Art
Greek Film Week Debuts in Sao Paulo
The Greek Film Week, to be held for the first time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, aims to highlight the course and the wealth of the Greek cinema since the 1930s.
The festival, which will run until October 16, is organized...
Culture
Athens to Host 28th Panorama of European Cinema
The longest-running film festival in Athens returns for the 28th consecutive year, between November 26-December 2, providing the audience with the opportunity to be the first to watch movies that will leave a strong imprint on the current film...
Greece
Cash Prizes for Thessaloniki's 'Alexander Awards' Cancelled Due to Crisis
The Thessaloniki Film Festival (Nov 2-11) has been forced to cancel this year’s cash prizes for its Alexander Awards as a result of the extended budget cuts. The winners will be honored but the awards will only be of...