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Acclaimed Greek Director Manousos Manousakis Dies at 74

Manousos Manousakis, the director of some of Greece's most beloved television dramas, has died at 74. His work, including hits…

2 months ago

LYVIA’S HOUSE Qualifies for Oscars; Final Public Screening Before Streaming Release

Indie thriller directed by Niko Volonakis is one of 321 films eligible for an Oscar nod. (more…)

1 year ago

Film Debut: Magna Graecia - the Greko of Calabria

'Magna Graecia: The Greko of Calabria' looks at the Greko communities of Calabria in the southernmost part of the Italian…

2 years ago

2(ii): Now Showing Byzanfest 2020

Greek director Fanis Topsachalidis has been nominated for Best Director (Short Film) for his film '2(ii)' about how the COVID-19…

4 years ago

Science and Orthodoxy Around the World: Now Showing Byzanfest 2020

If we accept that God is faith and science is knowledge, is there a point where these two converge? National…

4 years ago

The Taverna: much anticipated Greek Aussie dark comedy hits cinemas

Get a taste of The Taverna. Award-winning writer/director, Alkinos Tsilimidos serves up life, love, food and cultural differences in his…

5 years ago

Legendary director Costa Gavras to make rare appearance in NY

Oscar-winning director Costa Gavras will make a rare appearance in New York for the premiere of Adults in the Room, a…

5 years ago

Emma Stone arrives in Athens to shoot Yorgos Lanthimos new short film

  Award-winning director Yorgos Lanthimos and actress Emma Stone have teamed up again for a new short film that is being shot exclusively…

5 years ago

Yorgos Lanthimos directs new jaw-dropping Gucci campaign (VIDEO)

Greece's Yorgos Lanthimos has collaborated with luxury fashion house Gucci, directing their new campaign for the Spring-Summer 2020 collection, and…

5 years ago

Yorgos Lanthimos film ‘The Favourite’ receives 4 nominations for European Film Awards

The European Film Academy announced their nominations for the annual European Film Awards and leading Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos film…

5 years ago

Greek director Vasilis Kekatos wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

Greek film director Vasilis Kekatos won the Palme d'Or for best short film at the 72nd Cannes Festival for "The…

6 years ago

Yorgos Lanthimos ‘The Favourite’ takes home seven BAFTA Awards

Yorgos Lanthimos acclaimed film "The Favourite" has won best British film and six other trophies at the British Academy Film…

6 years ago

Yorgos Lanthimos film ‘The Favourite’ receives 10 Oscar nominations

Leading Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos’ film “The Favourite” has received an impressive 10 Oscar nominations including those for Best Picture, Best…

6 years ago

Giorgos Lanthimos film ‘The Favourite’ dominates BAFTA nominations

Yorgos Lanthimos’ film “The Favourite” has dominated the British Academy of Film (BAFTA) nominations for 2019 with a total of 12 nominations in…

6 years ago

Europe honours legendary Greek director Costa Gavras

Legendary director Costa- Gavras was presented with an Honorary Award at the 31st European Film Awards at Seville's  Teatro de…

6 years ago

Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos’ film ‘The Favourite’ receives 5 Golden Globe nominations

Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos award-winning film 'The Favourite', has been nominated five times in four categories for the upcoming Golden…

6 years ago

Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘The Favourite’ wins record 10 awards at British Independent Film Awards

Leading Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos’ film “The Favourite” has swept up a record-breaking 10 British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) during an award ceremony held…

6 years ago

Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos wins prestigious prize at Venice Film Festival

Greece’s leading film director Yorgos Lanthimos has won another international award, this time for his film “ The Favourite” at…

6 years ago

Greek director killing it in Cannes

Academy nominated Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos will once again be competing in Cannes with this latest feature "The killing of…

8 years ago

Greek Australian director Kosta Nikas behind Boat People comedy

An Indigenous comedy that has been a popular hit with NITV/SBS TV audiences and previously screened at the Greek Film…

9 years ago