This weekend, Canberra cinephiles will have a last chance to see the awarded movie Little England, on Saturday 6 December at 6.30 pm, or the Cannes-nominated film Xenia at 7.00 pm.

On Sunday 7 December, the screening of the film A Blast is scheduled for 2.00 pm, while most will be coming down to see a special screening of the Mel Gibson movie Mad Max.

As the closing night event at 7.45 pm, Greek Australian writer Nick Lathouris, who co-wrote the fourth instalment of the Mad Max phenomenon will introduce the film and close the festival with some commentary on the contribution of the Greek Diaspora to national and international cinema.

The original Mad Max was produced and directed by the Greek Australian George Miller.

The festival runs until Sunday 7 December at the Palace Theatre, New Acton, Marcus Clarke St, Canberra.

For more information and session times visit http://greekfilmfestival.com.au/sessions/canberra