The **10th Beyond Borders | Kastellorizo International Documentary Festival** (August 24-31, 2025) is now accepting submissions from Greek and international documentary filmmakers. Featuring **42 films** across competitive sections, the festival highlights **history, sociopolitical issues, human rights, and cross-border themes**. With **€27,500 in awards**, it offers a global platform for both emerging and established creators. Submissions are open from **January 3 to April 30, 2025**, via **FilmFreeway** and the festival’s official website. Join us in **Kastellorizo** for a celebration of powerful storytelling!
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NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his wife, Mariah, are expecting their fourth child, sharing the happy news with a series of heartwarming photos on Instagram. The couple, who recently married, is thrilled to expand their family, continuing their dream of raising a large family. Giannis also recently explored his multicultural roots in a new documentary.
The historic Greek-language newspaper Apoyevmatini marks a century of news and service to the Greek community in Istanbul. Established on July 12, 1925, it stands as Turkey’s oldest continuously published newspaper. A documentary by Bellek 365, titled “100: Apoyevmatini,” delves into the newspaper’s pivotal role within the community, featuring interviews with past and present employees and insights from prominent figures such as Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Editor-in-Chief Mihail Vasiliadis and his son Minas Vasiliadis continue to uphold the newspaper’s legacy with dedication and passion.
ANGE & THE BOSS,” a captivating new documentary focusing on the legendary Hungarian striker Ferenc Puskas, premiered to sold-out audiences in Sydney and Melbourne as part of the Greek Film Festival. The film explores Puskas’s later years in Australia, particularly his coaching stint with South Melbourne Hellas, where he influenced a young Ange Postecoglou. Director Tony Wilson expresses his surprise at the story’s obscurity, noting the documentary’s celebration of both football and the migrant experience. The screenings evoked strong emotions, highlighting the impact of Greek immigrants on Australian society and the legacy of Puskas in the hearts of fans. The film will have one more screening at the festival, promising to resonate with audiences worldwide.
A centuries-old mystery surrounding the origins of Christopher Columbus is set to be unveiled by Spanish scientists on Saturday. Using advanced DNA analysis techniques, researchers have determined the explorer’s parentage.
The documentary *”Venizelos: Struggle for Asia Minor,”* co-produced by the National Foundation “Eleftherios K. Venizelos,” ERT, and Long Run Productions, will be screened at the GrecDoc film festival in France this January. The film, subtitled in French, will be shown in cities like Paris, Nice, and Marseille, highlighting the historical impact of Eleftherios Venizelos and the Asia Minor campaign.
Fifty years after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, Hellenes and Philhellenes worldwide are mobilizing, demanding action for a free and unified island while honoring the memory of those lost and still missing. From Melbourne to Sydney, communities are holding commemorative ceremonies, screenings, and protests, calling for justice and an end to the ongoing occupation.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense commemorated the 50th anniversary of the invasion of Cyprus with a provocative statement, warning, “Don’t call me so heartily; I might come suddenly one night…” The post also honored the martyrs and veterans of the Turkish army, accompanied by a documentary highlighting historical events related to the conflict.
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