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The African Greeks of Avato

Avato is a village in Northern Greece that is home to the Greek descendants of the African slaves that were once brought to the region of Xanthi. Behind the African looks of these Greeks, there is a painful story that goes...

The Life of Greek Movie Star and Activist Tzeni Karezi

Greek actress Tzeni Karezi was one of the most prolific actresses of the "Golden Age" of Greek cinema, which ran from the '50s to the '60s.

Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Returns June 3-11

The 17th edition of the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF), running June 3-11, 2023, has announced its full lineup.

Aliki Vougiouklaki, “The National Star of Greece”

Aliki Vougiouklaki was one of the most popular stars in Greek cinematic history. The blonde stunner was so beloved that she was even given the title of "The National Star of Greece." Vougiouklaki was born in Marousi, a northern suburb...

Emma Stone Stars In New Short “Bleat” Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos

Hollywood favorite Emma Stone is starring in a new short film by esteemed Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos called "Bleat." The short film,which was made for the National Greek Opera and NEON, a world-renowned Greek art foundation, will premiere in Greece...

Greek-American Director Tackles Oppression and Race in Award-Winning Movie

The short film "Butterfly" by Greek-American director Lazarus Lazarides will be shown at the Maryland Film Festival on Friday.

“My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” to Be Filmed in Greece

Nia Vardalos took to Instagram on April 7 to share updates on "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3". Fans have been waiting to hear about the highly anticipated sequel to her hit 2002 comedy. The actress and producer confirmed on...

“Apples” Will Represent Greece for International Feature Film at Oscars in 2021

"Apples," the directorial debut of Greek filmmaker Christos Nikou, will represent Greece in the "Best International Feature Film" category at the Oscars in 2021. Nikou is known internationally for his work as assistant director on critically acclaimed films like "Dogtooth"...

Documentary Melan*cholia at the Greek Film Archive Foundation

The Documentary Melan*cholia, written and directed by Ariadne Koutsaftis, has been officially added to the Greek Film Archive Foundation and can be viewed for the first time publicly today, April 6. The film was made to raise awareness about...

Cuba Hosts Greek Cinema Festival

El Greco  A Greek cinema festival is to take place in Havana, and is being organized by Greece's Ambassador to Cuba Stella Bezirtzoglou, according to Prensa Latina news agency. It has been four years since Greek films have been screened in...