FRIDAY 15 / 7
"IN COMPANY WITH CALLIYIANNIS" Pedro Olalla
On the occasion of the cinematic portrait of painter Manolis Calliyiannis, an amateur filmmaker registers compelling life lessons and art by a wonderful man.
Shortly before his death, painter Manolis Calliyiannis agrees to allow Spaniard Pedro Olalla to shoot his film portrait, starting from Hania Crete, visiting his hometown of Mytilini and even reaching Istanbul.
"My life? It was about the challenge, the exile, the need for a decision, sacrifice, war, love, painting, the magic of painting. Now nearing 90, I have my brushes, a nice workshop and this bed … and this is enough for me. I want nothing else. "
Lucid, enthusiastic, almost like a child wanting to show his friend, places and people he loved, Calliyiannis accompanies Olalla to his favorite deserted island of Crete, to the village he grew up in Mytilini, to visits to friends who are still alive.
THURSDAY 14 / 7
"The Flight of the Swan"-N. Tzimas
The last film appearance Thanasis Vengos
An international production, based on a true story, filled with sociopolitical concerns and environmental sensitivities, by Nickos Tzimas ("Astrapogiannos," "The Man with the Carnation"). "The Flight of the Swan" also features an impressive cast of Greek and foreign actors.
A few names from the cast are James D 'Arcy, Alicia Witt, Colm Meaney, Linda Gray, Larry Hagman, Tom Frederic, Georgina Rylance, Yiannis Vouros, Ieroklis Michaelidis, Thanasis Vengos, Angelos Antonopoulos, Petros Fyssoun, Vassilis Mavromatis, Alexandros Logothetis etc . The “Flight of the swan” is like the flying of our souls towards beauty in life and love, the appreciation of the magic of nature, and the love of what we lost in the maelstrom of modern life, the tension and anxiety we experience in our pursuit of career and economic success.
WEDNESDAY 13 / 7
"Sto vathos kipos "-Cleanthes Danopoulos
Directed by: Cleanthes Danopoulos
Starring: Vasilis Mavrogeorgiou, Ilektra Tsakalia, Jenny Roussea, Laertis Malkotsis, Dimitris Poulikakos, Apostolos Totsikas
"45m2"-Stratos Tzitzis
Can a small apartment (45m2), really accommodate the dreams of a generation struggling to make a living on 600 euro a month?
If prima facie the heroes of' '45m2'' look ordinary, you are about to enjoy a movie surprise. More relaxed than his ''Save me’, this Tzitzis film will hold you to the last image.
Stratos Tzitzis makes a film that rests firmly on today’s reality and can transforms even the 45m2 apartment into an oasis of hope.
"Harisma"-Christina Ioakeimidi
Participation by mfi
Without having anything to do with filmmaking, Christina Ioakeimidi when he was 23 years old, was working on a short film, "Morning fall" by Dennis Iliadis. "This is it" she said. The world of cinema took her by the hand and brought her to England where she studied at a school founded by “Monty Python”. She stayed there for a while and she shot some short films.
Returning to Greece she worked in the Panos H. Koutras’ first film, "Attack of the Giant Moussaka." Then she went back to England to study at London Film School and eventually she went back to work in advertising.
SUNDAY 10 / 7
"GKINES"-Alexis Kardaras
Participation by mfi
Starring: George Pyrpasopoulos, Stelios Mainas, Markella Yannatou
Humor and action in an unpredictable “noir" adventure, set on the mountains of Evritania. An unlucky gambler nicknamed the "Guinness" seeks a gold treasure buried underneath a deserted tavern. According to the map he had in his hands, the treasure was found near an inn. There catalyzes and adventure begins. All goes well until the moment when the beautiful wife of the innkeeper falls for him.
SATURDAY 9 / 7 – OPENING NIGHT
" Ap' ta kokala vgalmena "- Sot.Goritsas
From the book by doctor George Dendrinos (ed. Kedros)
A satire based on stories from Greek public hospitals.
