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The 2024 Greek Film Festival is ready to captivate audiences with a unique selection of films and documentaries celebrating Greek culture. Neos Kosmos and the Greek Community of Melbourne are offering four double passes for the premiere at The Astor Theatre.
The Festival opens on October 15 with the comedy ‘Hear Who’s Talking’ starring Elias Meletis (Your Family, Julia’s Matchmaking).
The opening sets the tone for a program running until October 27, featuring 23 feature films and seven documentaries, each offering a unique perspective on contemporary Greek society.
One of the highlights of this year’s Festival, presented in Melbourne by the Greek Community of Melbourne, is the Australian premiere of the award-winning film ‘The Murderess’ (on October 19 at The Astor Theatre, 7 pm).
Directed by Eva Nathena, the film has garnered critical acclaim, winning 12 awards and receiving 14 nominations at film festivals worldwide. It will also represent Greece in the competitive process for the Academy Awards.
‘Murderess’ – an intense story that sheds light on a global issue
The film, based on the famous novel by Alexandros Papadiamantis, is set on a Greek island in the early 20th century, where an oppressive patriarchal society pushes women to the edge.
The protagonist, played by actress Karyofyllia Karabeti, turns into a murderer in an effort to “free” young girls from their social fate, committing femicide.
Festival screenings will take place in more venues this year (The Astor Theatre, Palace Cinema Como, Palace Balwyn Cinema, and, for the first time, Palace Cinemas Pentridge).
The documentary section includes several fascinating films, including the Australian ‘Ange & The Boss – Puskas in Australia’, by award-winning directors Tony Wilson and Cam Fink.
The film covers the remarkable career of legendary Hungarian striker Ferenc Puskas as a player and coach, who left an indelible mark on South Melbourne Hellas, with the team captain at the time being today’s Tottenham Hotspur coach, Ange Postecoglou.
Also featured is ‘Anzacs: The Greek Chapter’, a feature-length documentary by Peter Ewer, author of The Forgotten Anzacs, and acclaimed director John Irwin. The documentary covers Hitler’s invasion of Greece in April 1941.
Other films to be screened at the 2024 Greek Film Festival include:
AFRICA STAR by Adonis Florides
ALIGNED by Apollo Bakopoulos
ANIMAL by Sofia Exarchou
ARCADIA CHAMPAGNE D’ORIENT by Costas Spyropoulos
BRANDO WITH A GLASS EYE by Antonis Tsonis
BROKEN SOUND by Foivos Kontogiannis
THE HOUSE by Ioakim Mylonas
THE AEGEAN by Jacob Richardson
LOVE REWIND by Dimitra Giannakopoulou
WHERE WE LIVE by Sotiris Goritsas
THE LAST TAXI DRIVER by Stergios Paschos
POLYDROSO by Alexandros Voulgaris
THE RAPSODE by Nikolai Hamel
THE MOTHER OF THE STATION by Koustoula Tomadaki
THE GLASS JAR by Konstantinos Fragoulis
LITTLE THINGS THAT WENT WRONG by Harris Vafiadis
THE LAST PRAYER: THE CHRONICLE OF TWO EXECUTIONS IN THE SHADOW OF PSILORITIS by Vicky Arvelaki and Katerina Bika
IF… by Christoforos Papakaliatis
MEDIUM by Christina Ioakeimidi
OPERATION STAR by Vasilis Tsikaras
MOURNING – THOSE WHO REMAIN by Myrto Patsalides and Maria Louka
YANNIS SPANOS – BEHIND THE MARQUEE by Aris Dorizas
MARY, MARIANNA, MARIA: THE UNKNOWN GREEK YEARS OF CALLAS by Michalis Asthenidis and Vasilis Louras
GUEST STAR by Vasilis Christofilakis
EVOLUTION by Pericles Choursoglou
Additionally, the 12th Student Film Festival returns triumphantly, providing a platform for up-and-coming filmmakers to showcase their talent and creativity.
Don’t miss the film screenings, and the chance to win four double passes for the dazzling premiere on October 15 at The Astor Theatre (1 Chapel St, St Kilda VIC 3182), where you’ll enjoy the comedy Hear Who’s Talking, exclusive gifts, and delicious food prepared by Philip Vakos.
To participate in the online contest, simply click on forms.monday.com and submit your details (name, surname, email, and phone number) by September 26.
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