Former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has strongly criticised acting Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his government following his expulsion from the New Democracy party. Samaras, who once led the party, accused Mitsotakis of abandoning New Democracy’s core principles and being disconnected from its base.
In a statement, Samaras challenged Mitsotakis to identify any inaccuracies in his critiques, including on Greek-Turkish relations, inflation, and the “woke agenda.” He also defended his suggestion of Kostas Karamanlis as a candidate for Greece’s presidency in 2025.
“Arrogance and an obvious loss of nerve explain Mitsotakis’ move,” said Samaras. “I have sacrificed everything for the fatherland, even my health. But no one can force me to also sacrifice my conscience. The people and history will judge us all.”
Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis stated that Samaras’ recent interview, where he accused Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis of appeasing Turkey, marked a clear break with government policy. “Samaras placed himself, for the second time after 1993, outside of New Democracy,” said Marinakis.
Former Greek PM Antonis Samaras. Photo: Eurokinissi / Yorgos Kontarinis.
In the interview, Samaras called for Gerapetritis’ removal, accusing him of conceding to Turkish demands in ongoing negotiations. While not naming the minister directly, Samaras referred to Gerapetritis’ past remarks about prioritising stability and calm relations with Turkey, even if labelled an appeaser.
Samaras has also criticised Mitsotakis’ progressive social policies, including the recent legalisation of same-sex marriage, and described any presidential discussions as “untimely” and disrespectful to the current head of state.
This marks the second major clash between Samaras and the Mitsotakis family. In 1992, Samaras was dismissed as foreign minister by Konstantinos Mitsotakis, Kyriakos’ father, over his hardline stance on Macedonia. In 1993, Samaras broke from New Democracy, leading to the fall of the Mitsotakis government.
Samaras served as New Democracy’s leader from 2009 to 2015, succeeding Kostas Karamanlis. However, his expulsion signals a deepening rift within Greece’s ruling party during a critical time for the country.
Despite wet weather, crowds gathered early on Sunday, November 17, at the Athens Polytechnic to honour the 51st anniversary of the 1973 anti-junta uprising. Families, students, and political figures commemorated those who lost their lives fighting for democracy during the military dictatorship.
Attendees placed flowers at the monument, sharing stories of the uprising with younger generations. “Rain or shine, we promised we’d come,” said one father, accompanied by his young child. A woman from the “Polytechnic Generation” reflected, “This historical event must never be forgotten. Its relevance endures today.”
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis underscored the uprising’s legacy, calling it “an enduring symbol of progress” and a reminder of Greece’s commitment to democracy. President Katerina Sakellaropoulou emphasised its significance amid modern challenges, stating, “Democracy is our most valuable asset.”
Photo: Tovima.
The day culminated in a march from the Polytechnic to the US Embassy, with around 25,000 participants chanting slogans like “The Polytechnic uprising lives on” and “Freedom in Palestine.” The protest also drew criticism of US support for the junta during the Cold War.
Authorities deployed over 5,500 officers, supported by drones and helicopters, to monitor the march and prevent unrest. Police detained over 110 individuals in pre-march checks. In Thessaloniki, clashes erupted as demonstrators threw Molotov cocktails, prompting police to respond with tear gas.
The Polytechnic uprising is widely seen as a turning point that hastened the collapse of Greece’s military dictatorship, leading to the restoration of democracy in 1974. Protests were held nationwide, reinforcing its enduring call for freedom and justice.
Greece’s national team did what was necessary, securing a 2-0 victory against Finland at Helsinki’s Olympic Stadium—their first-ever away win over Finland in history. With this result, Greece completed their obligations in Group 2 of League B in the Nations League, finishing with five wins from six matches.
Greece amassed 15 points, equal to England’s tally, but the “Three Lions” claimed first place due to a superior goal difference, having thrashed Ireland 5-0 at the same time.
England earned direct promotion to League A, but the target remains achievable for Greece who will fight for promotion in the playoffs in March 2025.
Moreover, beyond promotion, Greece could secure a second chance to participate in the 2026 World Cup qualification playoffs, with Ivan Jovanović’s team set to enter Pot 2 in the draw.
From a tactical standpoint, the national team controlled possession from the outset. This was achieved without much difficulty, as the hosts opted for a defensive setup, playing with three centre-backs and waiting for their opponent.
While Greece moved the ball well, they lacked the pace required for the match, showing a clear deficit in freshness and energy—undoubtedly influenced by Thursday’s defeat to England.
The Finns left little space, and the choices made by Jovanović’s players in the final third were not ideal, resulting in a lack of significant chances in front of Joronen’s goal.
There was also inefficiency in set pieces, with Greece executing several corners in the first 45 minutes. However, apart from two off-target headers by Mavropanos (8’, 15’) from Bakasetas’ deliveries, there was little to show for their efforts.
The best chance of the first half came in the 38th minute when Pavlidis entered the box and shot, with Hoskonen deflecting it onto Masouras, only for the ball to go wide.
The second half was a stark contrast, with Greece starting strongly and opening the scoring in the 52nd minute through a Bakasetas strike following a brilliant through ball by Koulierakis.
Before the hosts could regroup, they found themselves chasing a two-goal deficit. Four minutes later (56’), after a long ball from Mavropanos, Joronen cleared with a header, only for Tzolis to lob the ball into the net from distance, sealing the game at 2-0.
In the 90th minute, Ivan Jovanović substituted in Christos Mouzakitis, who became the youngest player in the history of the Greek national team to feature in an official match.
A high-profile conference was held at Melbourne Town Hall on Friday, November 15, bringing together key community and multicultural leaders to address concerns around social cohesion and the need for stronger anti-vilification laws in Victoria.
The event was organised in light of recent protests by pro-Palestinian demonstrators, who disrupted the unveiling of the Myer Christmas windows, sparking widespread criticism for targeting a family-friendly tradition.
Representing the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne, President Bill Papastergiadis OAM was an active participant in discussions with Premier Jacinta Allan and other community leaders prior to the Town Hall conference.
Premier Jacinta Allan and other community leaders prior to the Town Hall conference. Photo: Supplied.
Mr Papastergiadis joined an influential group of attendees, including Jasbir Singh Suropada from the Sikh Interfaith Council of Victoria, Sheikh Muhammad Nawass from the Board of Imams, Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann from the Ark Centre, Makarand Bhagwat from the Hindu Council of Australia, Hass Dellal from the Australian Multicultural Foundation, Bihong Wang from the Asian Business Association of Whitehorse, and Pritam Singh Gill and Ravi Inder Singh from the Gurduara Council of Victoria.
During the discussions at the Premier’s office earlier in the day, Mr Papastergiadis shared his views on the relationship between freedom of speech and societal harmony. He highlighted there is no such thing as an absolute right to freedom of speech, emphasising that existing laws already regulate speech in areas such as privacy, protection of minors, and defamation.
“There is no such thing as an absolute right to freedom of speech,” he stated. “Those that sought to use this expression to justify hateful language simply misunderstand the law. At present, there are a number of laws that impinge on freedom of speech, including laws relating to privacy, minors, and the law of defamation. Hence, our rights are regulated so as to ensure we have a functioning and respectful society.”
Following these discussions, the leaders accompanied the Premier to the conference at Melbourne Town Hall, where Premier Allan and Melbourne’s newly elected Lord Mayor Nick Reece addressed the audience.
Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan. Photo: Supplied.
Premier Allan condemned recent protests that disrupted public events.
“A small group of people disrupting a beautiful Christmas tradition for kids is not the Victoria I know,” she said.
Highlighting the state’s multicultural fabric, the Premier reiterated her commitment to protecting social harmony.
“The Victoria I know is a place where we come from 200 backgrounds, speak 200 languages, but we are one community – Victoria united,” she said.
The group of leaders, including Mr Papastergiadis, supported the Premier in her message to those attempting to sow division: “People have a right to demonstrate, but no one has a right to divide.”
Lord Mayor Nick Reece, Premier Jacinta Allan & Bill Papastergiadis. Photo: Supplied.
Premier Allan also announced her government would be introducing legislation to strengthen Victoria’s anti-vilification laws in the upcoming parliamentary sitting week.
The Premier said the legislation is intended to enhance social cohesion and “wind back this culture of division and put an end to vilification and hate.”
“We’ve been working hard on those laws, and I can tell you now that we will introduce them to Parliament this month,” Ms. Allan said.
“I will not let the constant violence, division, and vilification we see overseas creep into Victoria.”
The conference and preceding discussions marked a critical moment in Victoria’s ongoing efforts to address vilification, with strong support from multicultural and community leaders like Mr Papastergiadis.
If you’ve ever listened to rebetika (Greek Blues) music, you’ll notice that if you close your eyes, you’re transported straight to a quaint, beautiful Greek village. That’s the power of Urban Folk Music—it speaks to the soul.
A Melbourne-born Athenian is bringing this feeling back to Australia with shows in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney starting on November 29th.
His name is Fotis Vergopoulos, and he is well-known for his extraordinary musicianship and deep connection to rebetika. Fotis leads a superb group of local and interstate artists, embodying a new wave of Greek talent.
Currently based in Athens, Greece, Fotis has toured extensively throughout Europe, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. He has worked with renowned artists such as Manolis Pappos, Babis Gkoles, Martha Fritzila, and Agathonas Iakovidis.
Rebetika, or “Greek Blues,” emerged in the early 1900s. Its raw, emotional style, often played with instruments like the bouzouki, explores themes of hardship, love, and rebellion. This genre has left a lasting mark on Greek urban culture.
The Greek Herald sat down with Fotis to chat about his life and music.
For those who don’t know you, can you give a brief overview of who you are and what you do?
I’m Fotis Vergopoulos, born in Melbourne, raised in Greece, studied in Melbourne, and now living in Athens. I play the six-string bouzouki and sing, and recently I’ve started composing my own music. I specialise in Greek Folk Music, but over the years, I’ve been influenced by other styles. Now, I focus more on the music itself than the specific genre we play.
How did your love of music evolve? Were you born with it, or did it come as you grew up?
My love for music started at a really young age—I can barely remember a time without it. The biggest influence was my father, Nikos, who was an original member of Apodimi Compania, a band based in Melbourne in the ‘80s.
What do you love most about what you do?
Turning my first toy (a baglamas and bouzouki) into my life’s work and having the time to keep practicing and improving. Meeting such interesting people along the way.
How would you describe the bouzouki? What makes it a unique instrument? What emotions does it bring out?
The bouzouki is a stringed instrument that sounds like the lute and the mandolin. What makes it unique is its rich history. For me, though, it’s not the instrument itself that brings out emotions, but the connection between the audience and the people creating the music. Of course, instruments are the medium, but it’s really the mindset and emotions of those willing to experience the music that make it special.
What’s something people don’t know about you that you wish they did?
I love reading and taking long walks!
Where do you see yourself in five years?
I see myself somewhere in Greece, continuing to do what I’m doing today.
The Social Issues, Mass Media and Education Laboratory of the Department of Early Childhood Education, School of Education, of the University of Ioannina, and the Maliotis Cultural Center at Hellenic College in Boston, with the participation of:
– Ecumenical Patriarchate, Greek Education Department, – Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Department of Greek Education, – Greek Applied Linguistics Association – Athens – Macedonian News Agency – Study in Greece – The University of Chicago, Center for Hellenic Studies, and – Fondazione Vexillum, organise the 11th International Summer University “Greek Language, Culture, and Mass Media.”
The project is scheduled to take place in Boston, on May 24 – 29 2025, at the Maliotis Cultural Center (campus of Hellenic College at 50 Goddard Avenue) in Brookline. It will be conducted through the Center for Lifelong Learning of the University of Ioannina. The program enjoys the auspices of the Hellenic Parliament.
The 11th International Summer University has the special title: ‘Diaspora mass media: challenges and prospects for the Greek language and culture’
Indicative topics:
-The international presence of diaspora mass media and their contribution to the modern Greek culture
-The contribution of the diaspora mass media towards spreading and preserving the Greek language
-Depictions and representations of Greece in diaspora mass media
-Diaspora mass media, identity, and multicultural horizons
-Diaspora mass media and modern crises (memoranda, refugees, climate, war, energy). Language representations and symbols
-The teaching role of diaspora mass media
-Possibilities for cooperation and synergies, in the framework of a global forum for Greek diaspora mass media.
Filming the spot
A tradition of extroversion
Following 10 years of renowned success for the program, the tradition of fostering extroversion and synergies with prominent international institutions in education, culture, and mass media continues.
It is reminded that, in the previous years, the International Summer University “Greek Language, Culture, and Mass Media” has been supported by the Harvard University Center for Hellenic Studies, the Hellenic Representation of the European Parliament, the Association of European Journalists (Greek department), the Orthodox Academy of Crete, the French Department of the Club de la Presse Européenne in Paris, the Centre Culturel Hellénique in Paris, the Instituto De Letras in Rio De Janeiro University, the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature, Faculty of Arts of Macquarie University, the Macquarie Greek Studies Foundation in Sydney, and many more.
Participation
Directors and journalists of diaspora mass media in America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa will participate in the program. Moreover, academics and researchers, intellectuals and artists from Greek and foreign universities and research centers will join the program.
The program will be offered for free. The program is addressed to journalists, undergraduate and graduate students, PhD holders, educators, and it accepts a number of professionals with relevant interests, in the framework of lifelong learning. The program offers certificates of attendance and educational material to the participants.
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The presence of mass media in Greece and in the diaspora
The following organisations support the program as communication sponsors: ERT, ERT 2, ERT3, ERT WORLD, the First Program 105.8, the Voice of Greece, and the Parliament Channel. Real FM, Real News, and real.gr, along with CNN GREECE, serve as media sponsors, as well. The Greek Service of Deutsche Welle is also a media sponsor.
The following media sponsors also participate in the program: Orthodox Observer News, The National Herald in the U.S.A., the only daily Greek newspaper outside of Greece in Australia – The Greek Herald, the newspaper Neos Kosmos in Melbourne, the Hellenic Public Radio of New York COSMOS FM, the H W Media Group in Austria (diaspora websites https://hephaestuswien.com/, https://pyramisnews.gr and the Greek-speaking radio in Austria Hephaestus Radio). Furthermore, the Pyramis News, addressed to the Diaspora in Africa and the Arab countries, also participates in the program. Media sponsors also include the following diaspora media: Kallimera Massalia, WNTN Radio-1550 AM/Grecian Echoes in Boston, Hellenic Radio from Bedfordview in Johannesburg, the newspaper “Eleftheria” in London, 2mm Radio, Sydney, Darwin, Wollongong, the website «Ηχώ» of Central and South Africa, Broadcast Canadian & International TV Network (BCI media) in Canada, NEWSVILLE in Belgium and more.
Promoting the program
In 2025, the program is promoted through a TV and radio spot, with Giannis Bezos as the leading actor and director. The production was undertaken by the film production company Production House, with the directorial supervision of Mr. Panos Manolitsis and his team. Watch the spot here:
Program direction
Professor Nikoletta Tsitsanoudis – Mallidis, Dean of the School of Education at the University of Ioannina and Harvard CHS – GR Associate, is the Founder and Scientific Coordinator of the Program. She is also responsible for the unit “Greek language, culture, and mass media” unit within the Social Issues, Mass Media, and Education Studies Laboratory at the Department of Early Childhood Education, University of Ioannina. Ms. Chrysoula Kourkounti, Executive Director of Maliotis Cultural Center, is responsible for the administrative direction of the program in Boston.
Focused on the Mediterranean Tradition and its Modern Applications, the 3rd Cretan Lifestyle Conference gathered more than 75 researchers, students, and professionals from 12 countries and six continents to examine the health benefits of a traditional Greek diet and lifestyle. This multi-generational experiential event connected individuals aged 20 to 89.
From October 29 to November 2, scientific presentations at Amirandes Resort, a Grecotel property near Heraklion, Crete, were complemented by conversations, meals, and outings. The conference was co-organised by the Hellenic Center for Excellence in Health & Wellness and Grecotel under the aegis of the Region of Crete and the Hellenic Republic’s Ministries of Tourism and Health.
The 3rd edition of this conference opened with a keynote address by Dr. Antonia Trichopoulou, “the mother of the Mediterranean diet” and one of the creators of the first Mediterranean diet pyramid. Lamenting the reduced adherence to this traditional diet in Greece since 1950, she described a new effort to transfer beneficial aspects of the Med diet to other parts of the world in adaptations that fit local cultures and reflect food availability and environmental sustainability: a Planeterranean or Planetary diet.
Other distinguished professors shared insights about a healthy “green” version of the Med diet and reasons for the beneficial effects of a traditional Greek diet on the biology of aging. Conference organizers Dr. Stefanos Kales of Harvard University and Mr. Demetrios Kalaitzidakis of Grecotel then introduced Mr. Pavlos Antonakis (age 89) as “a living example of healthy aging, the Cretan way” who still does his own gardening in a Cretan village.
The second day’s keynote speech was presented by Dr. Frank Hu of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, who discussed evidence that olive oil is an extremely important component of the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle that contributes a great deal to their health benefits. He also pointed out that olive oil is unique among plant-derived oils in its anti-inflammatory polyphenol content, eco-friendliness, and cultural and historical significance.
Chef and author Diane Kochilas then shared her personal experiences from the Greek island of Ikaria, which has become famous as one of the world’s “Blue Zones” where many people live unusually long, healthy lives. Other presentations offered evidence that high adherence to the traditional Mediterranean diet correlates with a much lower incidence of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension, although lower adherence to this diet in Greece today makes it necessary to better educate the population regarding its benefits.
The final morning of the conference began with an impromptu address by Mr. George J. Tsunis, U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, who described his own journey to a trimmer, fitter Greek lifestyle and urged conference participants to help others become healthier.
The last few hours of the scientific program contained updates on what recent research shows about the value of the Mediterranean diet in comparison to other diets, additional significant points about the Mediterranean lifestyle, and the results of the Spanish CORDIOPREV study.
Evidence from more than 12 million people associated greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet with a reduction of risk of chronic disease and overall mortality. However, it has also become clear that benefits come from more than food: the whole traditional Mediterranean lifestyle pattern, including exercise, socializing, and adequate sleep, appears to contribute to health and longevity.
Finally, participants heard brief presentations on the top five papers in the conference’s 3rd annual Young Professionals’/Investigators’ Competition. Maria del Carmen Aznar de la Riera, a PhD student at the Autonomous University of Madrid, was declared the winner. Before the conference began, a parallel event spotlighted the five young finalists in an Agro-Food Startup Company Competition. Young entrepreneurs briefly presented their companies to a panel of judges, with Teapsule winning first prize for compostable organic Cretan herbal tea capsules that work in Nespresso machines.
Every afternoon, conference participants explored the Cretan lifestyle, culture, and history with a bus excursion to a different part of Crete, which has been awarded the designation of European Region of Gastronomy for 2026. With Heraklion also one of UNESCO’s Creative Cities of Gastronomy, the first field trip featured a tour and tasting at Haralambakis Winery in the Heraklion area, followed by guided tours of the archaeological site of Knossos and the unique collection of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
On Thursday, participants enjoyed a fantastic view of the sea and the city along with a traditional Cretan feast at a taverna where they joined costumed islanders in spirited folk dances. Friday took the group farther east to the Agios Nikolaos area to learn about the former leper colony of Spinalonga, and then to the picturesque 16th century Monastery of Areti in the hills among the olive groves.
At the inaugural dinner and the gala dinner, five awards were presented by the Hellenic Center for Excellence in Health & Wellness:
The Lifetime Award in Tourism to Mr. Michalis Vlatakis, President of Travel Agents of Crete and Vice President of the Panhellenic Federation of Tourist Enterprises
The Scientific Innovation & Achievement Award to Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis, Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), and Vice President of the European Research Council
The Ancel Keys Award to Mr. Pavlos Antonakis and Mrs. Irene Antonakis (ages 89 and 78), examples of healthy aging based on Cretan traditions
The Lifetime Achievement Award in Public Health to Professor Frank Hu, MD, PhD, Chair of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
The Lifetime Award in Philanthropy to His Beatitude Theodoros II, Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa
A substantial gold deposit, estimated at 740,000 tons, has been identified at the Skouries mine in northern Greece, with extraction set to begin in 2025, according to a caliber.az article by Naila Huseynova. This discovery represents a major advance for Greece’s mining sector. Though the purity of the deposit is uncertain, estimates suggest a potential worth of up to $44.4 billion, according to Caliber.Az via foreign media.
Located in Halkidiki, Skouries is described as the “jewel in the crown” of Hellas Gold, a subsidiary of Canadian mining company Eldorado Gold. According to the Athens-Macedonia News Agency, the company is “on the final stretch” for Skouries, having already invested over $800 million in the project. Workforce expansion is planned, growing from 1,000 to 1,300 employees over the next six to seven months.
In addition to gold, the mine contains copper, a critical metal for renewable technologies, including digital devices and electric vehicles. Since 2012, the Greek government has collected 550 million euros in tax revenue from the project, with over 2 billion euros projected as it advances.
The Skouries project has faced significant opposition from environmental groups and local communities concerned about deforestation, water contamination, and biodiversity risks. Historically, the region’s gold resources have been exploited since the Bronze Age, with ancient Greeks using Halkidiki’s gold for jewelry, coins, and symbols of power.
The Advertiser has selected the 12 most influential developers, builders, and architects transforming Adelaide’s skyline and asked them to share their predictions for the future. Among these leaders are several developers of Greek descent.
Chris Vounasis – Future Urban Managing Director
Chris Vounasis, managing director of Future Urban, has managed planning approvals for a range of major projects, with Keystone Tower standing out as the most significant. Approved in July, South Australia’s first skyscraper has sparked debate over its height and its potential impact on the heritage character of North Terrace.
“It’s tall, it’s different, but at the end of the day, when you view this project in the context of other cities, it’s quite normal,” Mr Vounasis said. “But it shows confidence in our market and that the state can deliver these kinds of big infrastructure projects.”
Louis Kanellos – Chasecrown Director
Specializing in residential mid-rise buildings and townhouse projects, Chasecrown marked a major milestone in June with the groundbreaking for its $120 million Parkline apartments at Kent Town.
The 12-storey Parkline tower adds to the growing number of apartments emerging on the city’s outskirts, driven by PlanSA’s accelerated approvals for high-growth areas. Founded in 1992 by Louis Kanellos, the company is also known for the oceanic-inspired Eight South Esplanade apartment block at Glenelg.
Theo Samaras – Kyren Group Founder and Managing Director
Until Keystone Tower is complete, Theo Samaras holds the record for Adelaide’s tallest building with the 138m Frome Central Tower One on Frome Road, a hotel and apartment complex completed in 2019. It surpassed the previous titleholder, Westpac House, by three meters.
Journey to the surreal heart of Kythera in James Prineas’ new comedy, where humour, myth, and stunning landscapes collide in an absurdist tale that’s as enchanting as it is unpredictable.
In An Island Named Desire, the irresistible elderly siblings George and Poppy return to the screen and to Kythera after an adventurous six months in Australia, where they faced off with crocodiles and came back in style – with a chauffeur, limousine, and bags of cash. But they’re back with different hopes: Poppy dreams of her sheep and zucchini, while George wants daily champagne breakfasts.
Things soon get absurdly complicated, as hidden secrets emerge and metaphysical encounters challenge them, leading to a fateful showdown with The Prince of Darkness himself – played by Chilean heartthrob José Lezaeta in a nod to Bergman’s The Seventh Seal.
The cinematography in An Island Named Desire is hypnotic, capturing Kythera’s essence in a way that resonates universally – whether you’re a longtime lover of the island, have family roots there, or are simply a newcomer to its allure. Sweeping shots of abandoned villages, jewel-toned pools, and the timeless, rugged landscape bring Kythera to life as a mythical paradise. With every frame, the island transforms into a character of its own, echoing its rich history in art and legend, from Watteau’s idealised depictions, to ancient Greek tales of desire and beauty.
Prineas presents Kythera as if it were the most enchanting real estate on Earth, inviting viewers to fall under its spell, lingering in a place where wonder, humour, and absurdity blend seamlessly against a stunning Aegean backdrop.
Blending dark humour with absurdist twists, the film immerses viewers in a magical Kythera where anything can happen. The locals, playing exaggerated versions of parodies of themselves, lend a cult charm to the story.
Prineas crafts a poetic vision of the island, with Katya Sourikova’s score weaving in natural sounds and nostalgic Greek melodies. Evoking both classic cinema and Greek humour, An Island Named Desire is a uniquely odd comedy that captures the Aegean spirit and will leave you both enchanted and laughing.
