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Greek Australian Film Society prepares for epic start to 2025
The Greek Australian Film Society is starting the new year with a bang, announcing three events for its members – a Short Film-a-Month Challenge, the return of ‘Oi Tainies Mas’, …
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Maria Callas Australian Society launches with special film screening in Melbourne
The Maria Callas Australian Society will officially launch on Sunday, 2 February in Melbourne, celebrating the legacy of the legendary Greek soprano who transformed opera. The event will take place …
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Jon Yiannis Escobar brings together Greek culture and dreamlike worlds
Jon Yiannis Escobar’s yiayia and papou did more than help raise him, they introduced him to Greek cinema. For the 23-year-old Greek Colombian filmmaker, this moment shaped the course of …
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Local thespian Stella Michael to premiere short film in London
Stella Michael, known in Melbourne for her involvement in the Greek theatre scene, is set to premiere her first short film titled ‘She’, detailing many stories surrounding the notion of …
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The Odyssey confirmed as Christopher Nolan’s next film
Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan’s next movie will be The Odyssey, adapting Homer’s epic poem, which follows Odysseus’ journey home after the Trojan war. The 54-year-old filmmaker was known to be …
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Setting Sun Film Festival seeking entries for 2025 program
The international Setting Sun Film Festival (SSIFF) has officially made itself open to all entries as it prepares for its 2025 edition next May. The annual festival will be held …
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Gladiator II: Blood, betrayal, and stoic resilience but forget historical accuracy
Skip this first paragraph if you don’t want to read the soap opera-like plot spoilers. The story in Gladiator II revolves around Lucius Verus Aurelius (played by Paul Mescal), son …
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‘An Island Named Desire’ preparing for premiere on big screen after three years
James Prineas’ picture ‘An Island Named Desire’ is finally set to premiere in Australia after three long years, with the filmmaker set to unveil his latest picture set in his …
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‘Fight to Live’: UFC fighter Bec Rawlings’ journey directed by Tom Haramis now streaming on Netflix
Fight to Live, a documentary directed by Greek Australian filmmaker Tom Haramis, has landed on Netflix in Australia and New Zealand. An emotionally charged film, it takes viewers into the …
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‘Two Homelands’ documentary all set for Melbourne premiere
Kay Pavlou’s documentary ‘Two Homelands’ is finally set to be shown in Melbourne following screenings across Australia and Cyprus, with the city to be the latest to hear the stories …