Testosterone, holy culinary delights and a smorgasbord of Greek cinema

Welcome to the 2nd E-newsletter of the 2005 Antipodes Greek Film Festival.

The Festival opens tomorrow night – read on for what’s in store.

For session times and more details about the Festival click on to www.greekfilmfestival.com.au

See below for last week’s competition winners and don’t forget to check out this week’s question.

Make sure you forward the newsletter to your friends!

Ticket sales

Ticket sales have been the biggest to date of any Greek Film Festival. Many sessions are expected to sell out, so book early to make sure you don’t miss out. Last few tickets available for opening night. Brides on Sunday 11 September selling fast.

Festival Special Guests

Special guests at this year’s Greek Film Festival, from the film Brides are director Pantelis Voulgaris, scriptwriter Ioanna Karystiani and lead actress Victoria Haralabidou. They will be joining us throughout the festival - keep an eye out.

Special Event

Stone Years (MA 15+) – Q&A with Director Pantelis Voulgaris
Based on a true story, Stone Years is a touching and moving account of 2 young people’s personal struggle in post-war Greece. The special screening of this film on Monday 12 September will be followed by a Q&A with Pantelis Voulgaris. A rare opportunity to meet the acclaimed director and to gain insight into his world of cinema.

This week’s picks:

Testosterone


One guy, a secluded island, countless desperate women…Witness the chase...

This outrageously satirical black comedy deals with the age-old battle of the sexes in the context of modern society.

www.testosterone.gr >>>

Like Chef, Like God

An off-beat comedy about a young chef seeking divine culinary inspiration.

What happens when someone finds their true calling. Iron Chef, eat your heart out.

Alemaya

A passionate, arresting, tale of unfulfilled love. A story about a man’s desire to re-unite with his one true love after 35 years.

In the tradition of the great 60s B&W Greek melodramas.

Real Life

Welcome to the world of Athens high society: rich, indulgent, self centred, glitzy and glamorous.

One man’s struggle to break free from his family’s obsessive and manipulative hold.

“We are what our families and lives make us…no-one escapes destiny.”

www.alithinizoi.gr >>>

Competition Winners

The correct answer to last week’s question, “Who is the lead actress in the film Brides?” is Victoria Haralabidou.

The winners of the 10 double passes are:

Daphne Giatsis;
Nicole Konstas;
Bridget Puszka;
Litsa Zagontinos;
Valda Marino;
Sonny Tong;
Deborah Fragkoulias;
Denise Kotsikas;
John Arvanitis;
Christina Palikrousis;

Congratulations go out to all out winners: check out our website at www.greekfilmfestival.com.au for this week’s question.

For more information on these and all other films in this year’s program, visit our website at www.greekfilmfestival.com.au and click on ‘Films’.

We value your feedback: e-mail us at film@antipodesfestival.com.au with any questions, queries, recommendations or general comments you may have - or if you would like to register to receive this and other newsletters.

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