Contemporary Greek Cinema

On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, The Hellenic Centre organises a series of events which include showcasing the best of contemporary Greek Cinema. Two feature films which highlight different genre, techniques and film styles in Modern Greek Filmmaking are presented in collaboration with curator Eirini Nikopoulou. Papadopoulos&Sons, an independent, self-distributed film by one of the most promising directors of the Greek diaspora and Little England, the multi-award winning, internationally acclaimed period drama by one of the most distinguished Greek filmmakers of our time, will be screened at the Hellenic Centre.
Little England (Mikra Agglia) (2013).

Director: Pantelis Voulgaris. DoP: Simos Sarketzis. Production Designer: Antonis Daglidis. Cast: Pinelopi Tsilika, Sofia Kokali, Andreas Konstantinou, Aneza Papadopoulou, Maximos Moumouris, Vassilis Vassilakis, Christos Kalavrouzos. Runtime: 160 min. Year: 2013.

Set on the picturesque island of Andros in the 1930-‘40s, this award winning drama by celebrated filmmaker Pantelis Voulgaris, narrates the tragic story of two sisters who fall in love with the same man, against the backdrop of the hardships and rough life associated with sailors, their long journeys and the families who adjust their lives in the absence of the male figure. The film is based on Ioana Karystiani’s best-selling book “The Jasmin Isle”.

Screenings: Saturday 15 November at 14.00 | Sunday 16 November at 17.00 followed by live jazz concert at 19.00 by film score composer Katerina Polemi.

Papadopoulos and Sons (2012)
Writer/Director: Marcus Markou. Producer: Sara Butler. DoP: James Friend. Production Designer: Julian Fullalove. Cast: Stephen Dillane, George Corraface, George Savvides, Georgia Groome, Cosima Shaw, Frank Dillane, Selina Cadell. Runtime: 109 min. Year: 2012

This independent directorial debut by Marcus Markou, which is set in London, is a feel-good comedy about family bonds, financial downsizing and the rivalry between a newly opened Fish and Chip shop and an established Kebab shop. When wealthy businessman Harry Papadopoulos loses everything he is forced to renew his relationship with his estranged brother and work with him to re-open the shop they jointly own, against all the odds. The film won the Audience Award in the 2012 Thessaloniki International Film Festival.

Screenings: Saturday 15 November at 17.00, followed by Q&A with Marcus Markou and actor George Savvides| Sunday 16 November at 14.00.