Following an overwhelmingly successful 30th anniversary run, the Greek Film Festival of Sydney, proudly presented by Benchmark Greek Law, has announced a special Encore Weekend, bringing back the festival’s most celebrated feature films for a final round of screenings.
The 30th edition concluded triumphantly on Sunday, October 26, at Palace Cinemas Moore Park, marking the end of a milestone festival period.
The closing night celebration saw a full house for the screening of Renos Haralambidis’ latest film, Athens Midnight Radio, with the acclaimed Greek director, writer, and actor present to greet the audience, rounding off his successful Sydney retrospective.
“The outpouring of support and the enthusiasm of Sydney audiences for Greek cinema this year has been truly spectacular,” Nia Karteris, Chair of the Greek Film Festival, said.
“The overwhelming response to our 30th anniversary festival proves that Greek cinema holds a powerful and vital place in Sydney’s cultural calendar. We are thrilled to offer this encore weekend to allow more people to experience the magic and rich storytelling that connects our community to our Greek culture.”
Encore weekend schedule: October 31 – November 2
Due to popular demand, four of the festival’s key features will return to the big screen across two locations for one final weekend.
SCHEDULE OF SCREENINGS – PALACE NORTON ST
ROZA OF SMYRNA
- WHERE: PALACE NORTON STREET, 99 Norton Street Leichhardt, NSW 2040
- WHEN: FRI 31 OCT | 6:30 PM
- TICKETS: https://shorturl.at/XPoI2
GREEK MOTHERS NEVER DIE
- WHERE: PALACE NORTON STREET, 99 Norton Street Leichhardt, NSW 2040
- WHEN: SAT 1 NOV | 6:00 PM
- TICKETS: https://shorturl.at/LG6rG
STELIOS
- WHERE: PALACE NORTON STREET, 99 Norton Street Leichhardt, NSW 2040
- WHEN: SUN 2 NOV | 4:00 PM
- TICKETS: https://shorturl.at/8n0Jd
SCHEDULE OF SCREENINGS – PALACE MOORE PARK
KAPETAN MIHALIS
- WHERE: PALACE MOORE PARK, 122 Lang Road, Moore Park, NSW 2031
- WHEN: FRI 31 OCT | 7:00 PM
- TICKETS: https://shorturl.at/uiXSm
STELIOS
- WHERE: PALACE MOORE PARK, 122 Lang Road, Moore Park, NSW 2031
- WHEN: SAT 1 NOV OCT | 6:30 PM
- TICKETS: https://tinyurl.com/3f6u8dkx
Harry Danalis, President of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW, celebrated the impact of the festival.
“The festival’s success, culminating in a spectacular closing night and the opportunity to host a talent like Renos Haralambidis, is a testament to the enduring strength and unity of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW,” Mr Danalis commented. “By bringing these celebrated films back for an encore, we continue our commitment to preserving and promoting our vibrant culture for all generations to enjoy.”
Tickets for the Encore Screenings are on sale now and are expected to sell out quickly. For more information, please visit www.greekfilmfestival.com.au
