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Prominent Greek Film Director Stavros Tsiolis Dies at 82

Greek film director and screenwriter Stavros Tsiolis died early on Tuesday in Athens, according to a post his family shared on Facebook. He was 82 years of age. Tsiolis, best known in Greece for his film "Women Can Wait," was a...

Greek-Syrian Actress to be Awarded Ibsen Theatre Scholarship

Greek-Syrian actress and theatrical director Rafika Chawishe, is among the recipients of the 2017 Ibsen Scholarships. She has won the "Best Direction" distinction for her project, "Europeana," a recount of her own experience with refugees in Lesvos island, based on...

Legendary Greek Film Star Zoe Laskari Dead at 73

Emblematic Greek film actress Zoe Laskari passed away on Friday at the age of 73 at her beach house in Porto Rafti; the causes of her death are unknown yet. She was one of the last remaining stars of the...

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....

The 2017 Montreal Greek Film Festival Is Back and Better Than Ever!

The Montreal Greek Film Festival (MGFF) is back and is an event that you do not want to miss. There will be many well-known and unforgettable Greek films that you can watch in screenings as well as other events that you...

The Greek Community of Melbourne Pays Tribute to Film Director Nikos Koundouros

A press release from the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) on Thursday, said that the community had recently paid tribute to the Greek film director, Nikos Koundouros by screening his multi-awarded film "The Dragon." The event took place last Sunday evening...

Don’t Miss Screenings of Greek Films at Sismanoglio Megaro in Turkey

From January until June 2017 you will have a chance to attend a screening of a Greek film at Sismanoglio Megaro, the cultural and educational center of the Consulate General of Greece located on İstiklal Street in Istanbul, Turkey. All...

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...

Top Greek Films You Must See, from the Classics to Modern Day

There are some Greek films that are classics and should be viewed by everyone. They are the stories of a country that over the decades has seen political turmoil, a coup resulting in a military junta, survived wars and still...

‘The Spectator’ Invites You to Enter the World of Filmmaking

Greek film and theater director Thodoris Vournas recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on IndieGogo for his short film, "The Spectator", a movie that invites audiences to become more than just passive spectators. Main character Thanos, played by Orestis Tziovas, is...