Synopsis: Narrated by survivor Haim Konstantini, this is the dramatic story of the 275 Jews who evaded the Nazis on the Greek island of Zakynthos. A unique occurrence in the chronicles of World War II, seen through the eyes of a nine-year-old Jewish boy. Running Time: 39 minutes Director: Drey Kleanthous Awards: Rhode Island READ MORE …
Synopsis: This revealing and unfiltered documentary follows the life and career of Academy Award-winning actress, Olympia Dukakis. Starting on the day she turns 80 and continuing for three years, this film deals with the struggles and pains surrounding identity and the roles placed on us by society. Running Time: 1 Hour 43 minutes READ MORE …
Synopsis: Caught up in toxic masculinity, a sequin dress and a teenage crush, a teen skater, growing up in rural Texas, will have sex for the first time in the back of her dad’s truck. Running Time: 19 min 43 seconds Director: Artemis Anastasiadou Awards: SXSW: World Premiere; Grand Jury Award, Texas Shorts READ MORE …
“Life Will Smile” October 21 @ 7:00 pm $15 British film about the dramatic story of the 275 Jews who evaded the Nazis on the Greek island of Zakynthos. Narrated by survivor Haim Konstantini. Executive Producer Sid Ganis expected to attend. Plays with American feature film, “Epiphany.” Part of S.F. Greek Film Festival. Venue:Delancey Street READ MORE …
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Η αφίσα του ντοκιμαντέρ. Πηγή: Amazon ΣΑΝ ΦΡΑΝΣΙΣΚΟ. Αν θες να καταλάβεις την Ολυμπία Δουκάκη, η Κάρεϊ Περλόφ λέει ότι βοηθά να κατανοήσετε πρώτα το δικό σας ελληνικό δράμα. Η Περλόφ, πρώην καλλιτεχνική διευθύντρια του «American Conservatory Theater», που σκηνοθέτησε την Δουκάκη σε παραγωγές κλασικών ελληνικών έργων, όπως η «Ηλέκτρα» και η «Εκάβη», αποκαλεί τη READ MORE …
Olympia (“Olympia”) is a feature film about an American actress of Greek origin, Olympia Dukakis. This film opens the annual festival of Greek cinema in San Francisco, the program of which includes feature films and documentaries.San Francisco Greek Film Festival October 20-26 Grfilm.com.
2019 San Francisco Greek Film Festival coming October 20-26 Olympia Dukakis documentary will be Opening Night feature at the Castro The 2019 San Francisco Greek Film Festival (SFGFF) will be held October 20 through 26. Opening Night film is Olympia, a documentary feature on multiple award winning actress Olympia Dukakis, screening on Sunday, October 20 at the Castro Theater (a first for SFGFF.) READ MORE …
Link to the Complete, Original Article October 20-26 16th San Francisco Greek Film Festival – This film festival put on by the Modern Greek Studies Foundation honors filmmakers of Greek or Cypriot descent from around the world. This year’s program of short films and feature films include “I Am Mackenzie” (teen skater living in rural Texas READ MORE …
OCTOBER 20-26 SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco Greek Film Festival runs October 20-26, beginning with the Opening Night film Olympia, the documentary feature on Olympia Dukakis, screening on Sunday, October 20 at the Castro Theater (a first for SFGFF), 429 Castro Street in San Francisco. The Closing Night film is the poignant dramatic comedy READ MORE …
