Brides, Testosterone and a Whole Lot of Greek Cinema
Welcome to the first e-newsletter of the 2005 Antipodes Greek Film Festival. The e-newsletter is designed to provide you with regular screening details, updates and plenty of competitions. You can view the entire schedule or find out more details about the Festival, by clicking on to www.greekfilmfestival.com.au. Look out for our weekly ticket giveaways!
MEDIA LAUNCH – Antipodes Greek Film Festival
The Official Media Launch of the 2005 Antipodes Greek Film Festival was held on Wednesday 24 September at Palace Cinema Como. Ms Victoria Haralabidou (photo on the left), lead actress of Brides, attended and wowed the assembled media contingent.
Keep an eye out for film critic reviews in the major daily papers, as well as the local Greek press.
OPENING NIGHT FILM
Brides
Directed by Pantelis Voulgaris,
Executive Producer, Martin Scorsese
Opening night will feature the Australian première of the multi award winning film Brides. Our special guests this year are director Pantelis Voulgaris, author and Brides scriptwriter Ioanna Karystiani, and Brides lead actress Victoria Haralabidou, who is currently appearing on Australian stages in the critically-acclaimed “Stuff Happens”.
The screening will be followed by a wonderful selection of Greek food, good wine and great live music by Vaggelis Loulis, featuring Jenny Theologidou.
Tickets will sell out, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Book now: 9827 7533
THE ESSENTIAL VIEWING GUIDE
Hostage (2004)
A powerful and confronting film which follows the plight of a young Albanian immigrant seeking justice in order to restore his honour. Based on true events, Hostage pays homage to human dignity and self-respect.
Another gripping piece of filmmaking from Constantine Giannaris (The Edge of the City, One Day in August), arguably the most controversial contemporary Greek filmmaker.
America America (1963)
Set at the turn of the last century, this Elia Kazan masterpiece tells the story of a young man’s odyssey from Asia Minor to ‘the land of hope and opportunity’- America. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to see this film.
It’s a Long Road (1997)
Three independent stories of three middle aged men who, in confronting their personal demons, find themselves at crossroads in their lives. According to David Stratton,
“(The) intimate portraits of three tormented characters are filled with compassion and affection”. One of Voulgaris’ finest films.
Liza and all the others (2003)
Set in hip modern day Athens, this cross between Bridget Jones’s Diary and Sex in the City follows the encounters of an attractive young woman in her pursuit of the ideal male partner.
Can she find her Mr Right in Athens?
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’.
WEBSITE GIVEAWAYS |
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