The Hellenic Film Center (EKK) invites the public to become a spectator of Greek film, in a celebration that will spread throughout the country, on March 26, 2024. All of the Greek production of the last four years will be accessible in its cinemas territory, the physical location of the film, with a ticket price of 3 euros, thanks to the action “Day of Greek Cinema”.
This initiative of EKK is based on its belief that the Greek film and the Greek theater must coexist in an era of structural changes for film distribution around the world, but also in a time of international acclaim for Greek and Greek filmmakers. The “Day of Greek Cinema” comes to strengthen the hall, a place of culture whose survival is being tested all over Europe. The purpose of the Greek Film Festival is to show the Greek film to a wider audience, which Greek cinema has proven to be able to move.
Program at the “Apollo” Cinema
18:45: Ghosts of the Revolution
(to be preceded by the short film “Airhostess-737”)
A Greek filmmaker is in Trieste, filming a documentary that follows the footsteps of Rigas Feraios in Enlightenment Europe. During a visit to the Greek Orthodox cemetery, a group of 18th century ghosts decide to follow him into town. A contemporary comedy based on true historical events.
Directed by: Thanos Anastopoulos
Starring: George Horafas, Penelope Tsilika, Paolo Rossi, Aineias Tsamatis, Nikos Georgakis, Theodora Tzimou, George Symeonidis
Duration: 101 minutes
21:15: Pari
(to be preceded by the short film “To Read Poems to Them”)
When Babak, an Iranian student in Greece, does not show up to meet his parents at the Athens airport, his mother, Paris, is forced to start his search in a foreign city. Following in the footsteps of her rebellious son, she uses everything and everyone to reach the darkest corners of the city but also the most unknown depths of her soul.
Directed by: Siamak Etemadi
Starring: Melica Foroutan, Shambaz Nosir, Argyris Pantazaras, Sofia Kokali, Lena Kitsopoulou
Duration: 111 minutes
General Admission: 3 euros per screening
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