The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW Presents
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The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW presents Presenting Partner An initiative of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW Sydney 13 - 30 October 2011 Melbourne Palace Norton Street Cinemas Adelaide Leichhardt Brisbane www.greekfilmfestival.com.au 18 TH WELCOME GREEK FILM FESTIVAL The 18th Greek Film Festival of Sydney The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW welcomes you to the 18th Greek Film is presented by the Greek Orthodox Festival presented in partnership with the Bank of Cyprus Australia. Community of NSW and presenting partner Bank of Cyprus Australia In one of our most dynamic programs to date we will be presenting 28 of the most innovative contemporary and classic Greek films including everything Greek Film Festival of Sydney from multi-award winners to box office successes to compelling documentaries. Organising Committee Our tradition of showcasing classic retrospective Greek cinema continues with Nia Karteris (Chair), Tim Anastasi, a tribute to the late Michael Cacoyiannis featuring unforgettable filmsStella Zissimos Chassis, Harry Danalis, Ula George, Themis Kallos, Vicky Mitsios, and A Girl in Black, and with closing night special the highly acclaimed Kosta Manolis Plantzos, Sue Thliveris, Michael Ferris filmRebetiko – proving that Greek cinema has been worthy of Tsilimos, Pelissa Tsilimidos-Thorne, international recognition for decades. Dr Alfred Vincent In a time of uncertainty and of financial instability, some of the most encouraging works of Greek cinema are being created, impacting cinemagoers Film Festival Co-ordinator with films that reach beyond the realms of simply telling a story but also Dimitra Lafazanos creating an experience. It is these films that we have selected to bring to you Film Festival Assistant Co-ordinator in a film festival that goes from strength to strength. Olympia Houliaras The Greek Film Festival is also very proud to present the inaugural Greek National Network Co-ordinator Student Film Festival. Short film submissions from primary to tertiary Modern Dimitra Lafazanos Greek students will be screened and awarded – recognising and encouraging Program Text the future of Australian-Greek directors in the making! Emma Westwood Stephen Baker On behalf of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW and the Greek Film Dr Alfred Vincent Festival committee, we would like to thank our sponsors, supporters and Palace cinemas for their continued generous support. Art Direction & Design Carlo Mazzarella & David Buzzi One Heavy We invite you to come and enjoy the rich cinematic tapestry that is this year’s Trailer Editor Tim Anastasi 18th Greek Film Festival of Sydney. Onset Productions Web Design and Development Harry Danalis Nia Karteris Mecca Medialight President Festival Chair Greek Orthodox Community of NSW Greek Festival of Sydney Special thanks Costas Markos, Tony Tsourdalakis, Penny Kyprianou, Christina Hatzis, Maria Foundas, Helen Spero, Elleni Comino, Luke Asprey and Electra George. The Greek Film Festival is managed by the National Network of Hellenic Festivals TICKETING AND VENUE Palace Norton STREET CINEMAS VENUE INFORMATION 99 Norton Street Leichhardt GREEK FILM FESTIVAL 2011 TICKETS SYDNEY SPECIAL EVENT OPENING NIGHT Single Session Tickets: Adult $16.50 | Concession / Movie Club $13.00 (per film) Sydney Premiere Eligible Concessions: Palace Movie Club members (max 2) Ieroklis Michaelidis’ Need For Lies Full-time Students (photo ID required), Senior Citizens, Health Care card holders, Pensioners. The cardholder must present a current ID card in order to receive the concession. Time: 6.30pm arrivals 7.00pm screening Multiple Film Passes: 5 film pass $70.00 Date: Thursday 13 October Multiple film passes are for separate, pre-selected sessions, valid for one person only. Not valid for opening Venue: Palace Norton Street, followed by night, closing night or special screenings. reception at Leichhardt Town Hall Cnr. Marion & Norton Street, Leichhardt (incl. mezedes & drinks) Group Bookings: $13.00 per ticket All tickets $40.00 no concessions For 20 or more tickets to a single, pre-selected session. Not valid for opening night, closing night or special screenings. SPECIAL EVENT Journey to Mytilene HOW TO BUY 5pm Sunday 16 October tickets - $1.30 per ticket. Phone bookings for Presented by the Mytilenian Brotherhood of Sydney & weekday sessions will cease at 1.00pm on the NSW, come and enjoy the traditional culinary delights day of screening. Weekend session bookings of the Mytilenian region before the 6pm screening of In Person Journey to Mytilene. will cease at 1.00pm on the Saturday. Tickets at General Admission prices Palace Norton Street Cinemas 99 Norton Street, Leichhardt Tickets booked via telephone online must be collected from the box office no later than 15 SPECIAL EVENT 12pm -8.30pm until sold out My Life & Times: Michael Cacoyiannis minutes prior to the advertised session time of There are no booking fees for 5.45pm Sunday 23 October the first session purchased. Please bring Join us for a Q & A session with special guest Pelissa purchasing at cinemas. appropriate identification. Tsilimidos-Thorne B.A., Dip. Ed., MA. Ed. following the screening of My Life & Times: Michael Cacoyiannis. Complimentary Tickets The topic of discussion will be the work of this major Palace Cinemas Complimentary tickets Greek film director. With a focus on his portrayal of Online - Tickets are available securely and other cinema promotions or ticket women, many of whom were powerful constructs offers are not valid for Festival screenings representing values and sentiments well before their online 24hrs at MCA Ticketing time. A close analysis of Stella will lead the discussion. via www.greekfilmfestival.com.au Commencement times Tickets at General Admission prices All major credit cards accepted – All films will commence at the advertised time NB. Stella is screening at 8.30pm Sunday 23 October (after Q&A) booking fees apply ($1.30 per ticket) – please be prompt to avoid disappointment. Doors to the cinema will open approximately SPECIAL EVENT 15 minutes prior to the session time. Greek Student Film Festival Latecomers may not be admitted. 12.00pm Sunday 30 October By Phone - 1300 306 776 The Greek Festival of Sydney and the Education GENERAL ENQUIRIES Office of the Consulate General of Greece present Tickets may be purchased using all major the Inaugural NSW Student Film Festival. Short fiction credit cards from MCA TICKETING. Greek Orthodox Community of NSW films, animations and documentaries submitted by Film Festival Office Call between 9.30am – 5.30pm weekdays, primary to tertiary level Modern Greek students and T: (02) 9750 0440 the teachers involved, will be screened and awarded and 9.00am – 11.00am Saturday. Adults: $10.00 Booking fees apply: 1-4 tickets - $2.50 per [email protected] Children <16 years: $5.00 ticket, 5-9 ticket - $2.00 per ticket, 10 or more SPECIAL EVENT RAFFLE TICKETS: Buy your raffle tickets from Festival staff at the cinema 1 hour prior to screening of each festival film to win: Rebetiko 1st Prize: Economy Class Return ticket to Greece, courtesy of Emirates (conditions apply) 6.15pm Sunday 30 October 2nd Prize: 1 year Gym membership at Camperdown Fitness, courtesy of Camperdown Fitness After the screening of the classic masterpiece 3rd Prize: Double Gold A Reserve tickets to Haris Alexiou performing at Enmore Theatre Rebetiko all are invited to enjoy mezedes Saturday 19th November courtesy of Gogos Entertainment and authentic live Rebetiki music at NOSTOS – Proceeds raised go to the Greek Festival of Sydney 121 Norton Street, Leichhardt Winners drawn after closing night film Rebetiko Price: $25.00 (Rembetiko cinema ticket stub must be shown on entry) FESTIVAL CONDITIONS All Festival films are restricted to persons aged 18 years and over, unless specified. This does not necessarily relate to Bookings Essential - For bookings call 02 9550 0144 the content of the films, but to the censorship laws regulating festival, as enforced by the Office of Film & Literature Classification. Festival tickets, (Limited numbers – book early to avoid disappointment) once acquired, are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Lost or stolen tickets will not be replaced or refunded. Please note that screenings and times are subject to change. All seating is unreserved. All non-English language films screen with English subtitles. The Festival reserves the right to alter the program without notice. Dates, times and programs are correct at the time of publication, but may need to be altered. OPENING NIGHT CLOSING NIGHT 4 5 Special Rebetiko night at Need for Lies Rebetiko Nostos Restaurant SPECIAL SPECIAL 121 Norton St Leichhardt (Ζητείται Ψεύτης) EVENT (Ρεμπέτικο) (1983) EVENT following the screening. $25 per person dir: Ieroklis Michaelidis dir: Kostas Ferris Bookings essential – 9550 0144 One of Greece’s best-loved stage Όταν ο Θεόφιλος Φερέκης αναλαμβάνει About the Director Beautifully restored and remastered, masterfully and emotionally creates About the Director comedies, Dimitris Psathas’ satire on το Υπουργείο Υγείας & Κοινωνικής this highly acclaimed Greek epic a bridge to Greece’s past. Αλληλεγγύης, έρχεται αντιμέτωπος με Ieroklis Michaelidis is no stranger to Kostas Ferris was born in Cairo, Greek political machinations comes Greek audiences, with over twenty makes a rare cinematic appearance. Winner of the Silver Bear at the Egypt, in 1935, to Greek parents. to life on the silver screen. όλες τις “χάρες” που είχε τάξει προεκλογικά στους ψηφοφόρους του. Μόλις years’ experience in front of