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‘Nenikikamen’: Ancient languages revive the Battle of Marathon on the big screen
In a ground-breaking cinematic endeavour, Greek director Yiannis Stravolaimos will bring the historic Battle of Marathon to life in a film titled Nenikikamen (We Have Won). While film has now …
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Millie film by Bill Kodros shines light on children affected by divorce in national launch
An inspiring new film giving voice to children affected by family separation has officially launched with the support of legal professionals, child advocates, and the creative community. Hosted by Vasilios …
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My Grandma Gives Me Beans: A documentary on staying connected with our roots
How does young Melbourne film student Nicolla Vella’s yiayia pass down her Greek-Cypriot culture to her? She gives her beans. So it was only fitting that the title of her …
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The Aegean: A tale of human connection to hit cinemas across Australia from May 16
Filmed on the Greek island of Kythira, “The Aegean” will be screened in cinemas around Australia from 16 May 2025. Written and directed by Jacob Richardson, the film is a …
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Restored films of late Greek-Cypriot Australian filmmaker Anna Kannava to screen in Melbourne
This past Monday May 5 marked 14 years since Greek-Cypriot Australian filmmaker Anna Kannava passed away at 51. Born in Cyprus in 1959, Anna migrated to Melbourne with her mother …
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Sydney Festival to close with orchestral tribute to Greek cinema’s Golden Age
The 43rd Greek Festival of Sydney will come to a close on Sunday, May 11, with a one-night-only orchestral event celebrating the timeless music of Greece’s cinematic golden age. Titled …
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‘Anzac The Greek Chapter’ screening in Athens proves a big success
April 28. It was on this day in 1941 that Kalamata witnessed the last significant engagement of the Greek campaign on the mainland as combined forces of Australian, New Zealand …
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‘Pure Scum’ starring Nikita Chronis set for Melbourne premiere
‘Pure Scum’, a new independent feature film made in Melbourne and starring up-and coming Greek Australian actor Nikita Chronis, is set to debut as a part of the 2025 Fantastic …
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Sydney all set for screening of ‘The Charcoal Makers of Ikaria’
The Greek Film Society Sydney is preparing for its latest screening of 2025 as they showcase Manos Arvanitakis’ documentary ‘The Charcoal Makers of Ikaria’. The screening will take place at …
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‘Stelios’ steals the show in Sydney
The spirit of Stelios Kazantzidis flowed through hundreds of Sydney’s Greek Australians, young and old, with the Australian premiere screening of ‘Stelios’ proving to be a major success. The biographical …