The 30th Greek Film Festival will continue its strong presence across Australia as it stops over in Canberra after its run in Sydney and Melbourne.
The collaboration between the Hellenic Club of Canberra and the Greek Festival of Sydney (held under the auspices of the Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales) will see five pictures screened at Palace Electric Cinema from 30 October to 2 November.
The program includes an opening night screening of ‘Kapetan Mihalis’, directed by Kostas Haralambous and based on the novel of the same name by Nikos Kazantzakis.
In addition, they will feature films like Pantelis Voulgaris’ ‘Brides’, the much-anticipated biopic ‘Stelios’, ‘Santa’s Snow Candy’ and ‘Roza of Smyrna’.
Steve Kartsonas, President of the Hellenic Club of Canberra, expressed his enthusiasm for the continued partnership that brings these films to their city, saying:
“This highly regarded cultural event continues to showcase the richness and creativity of Greek cinema, offering audiences a unique lens into Hellenic culture.”
Nia Karteris, Chair of the Greek Festival and Greek Film Festival of Sydney, stated it is a goal of theirs to support the promotion of Hellenic culture even beyond their own borders of NSW, adding:
“We are particularly proud that we have once again been able to bring Greek cinema to the Greek community of Canberra through such an important collaboration with the Hellenic Club.”
Harry Danalis, President of the Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales, expressed the significance of healthy cooperation between Greek organisations in Australia.
“At a time when our Communities are changing, ageing and therefore shrinking, it is very important to join forces to strengthen our cultural identity through important and meaningful cultural events such as the Greek Film Festival.”
