Thessaloniki Film Festival
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...
Greece
'Tango-Hasapiko, Dance of the Ports' Documentary To Be Presented At TDF
The Thessaloniki Film Festival presents the 'Tango-Hasapiko, Dance of the Ports' documentary film on the 9th and 10th of March.
The film explores the story of Jorge Dermitzakis, who is the son of Greek immigrants in Argentina. After many years...
Hollywood
Alexander Payne talks Descendants; reflects on his recent trip to crisis-hit Greece
The award-winning director in an exclusive interview with Kimon Kalamaras talked about his new movie "The Descendants", his experience at the Thessaloniki Film Festival and his 13 Greek cousins that he met in Greece!