With an expanded program, new collaborations and curated sections, the Athens Ethnographic International Film Festival becomes a hub for documentary and anthropological cinema at Astor cinema and the Greek Film Archive, November 25–December 7
The acclaimed Italian star arrives in December for the Athens screening of 'Maria Callas – Monica Bellucci: An Encounter', a hybrid documentary exploring the intimate dialogue between the legendary soprano and the actress who brought her words to life onstage
Hosted across four days, the Greek Film Archive presents a fresh slate of contemporary Italian cinema alongside two restored 1950s classics by Giuseppe De Santis and Luigi Comencini, with special guests in attendance, November 20–23
An inviting mix of cinema premieres, live music, international comedy, and cultural gatherings—your weekly map to the most engaging, English-accessible events happening right now in Athens
This Halloween, as the lights dim and the first notes of Herrmann’s piercing score echo through the theatre, Athens audiences will relive the magic and the terror of Hitchcock’s Psycho, the 1960 classic that changed cinema and made showers feel just a little less safe
For one day only, the country turns into a vast movie theater, inviting everyone to rediscover the joy of the big screen beyond the solitude of streaming
Athens’ biggest film festival returns from October 1–12, featuring premieres, competitions, special screenings, and appearances by Daniel Day-Lewis and Neil Jordan — a landmark event for cinephiles and the film community
Experience Robert Wiene’s 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari', the legendary 1920s horror film, with live piano music at Cine Paris during two special screenings at 19:30 and 21:30
This week’s releases bring CIA vengeance, refugee trauma, emotional family drama—and a special tribute to restored cinematic gems
A handful of fresh films are hitting the big screen this week, including indie documentaries, a few dramas, and niche thrillers—while we await bigger releases. Among them, two powerful documentaries on Martin Luther King Jr. will have their nationwide premiere
This week, Athens cinemas welcome 10 new films, offering a diverse selection for moviegoers. Meanwhile, the 25th edition of the French Film Festival continues, featuring internationally acclaimed French actress Isabelle Huppert as a guest
A diverse selection of films arrives in Athens' movie theaters, including three standout works by Greek directors
From Hollywood blockbusters to festival favorites—this week’s must-see films in Greek cinemas, including a new documentary on Maria Callas' Greek years
Leading this week’s cinematic lineup is The Brutalist, an Oscar contender with 10 nominations and a three-time Golden Globe winner
Non-Western gems, Oscar contenders, and compelling documentaries bring a diverse lineup to Athens' movie theaters from January 30 to February 5.
A Cannes-awarded Indian drama, a Greek thriller gone international, and other great films—plus the highly-awaited 'A Complete Unknown' musical drama—are the perfect excuse to cozy up in Athens' cinemas this week, January 23-30
Jesse Eisenberg's dramedy A Real Pain, named among the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute’s top 10 films of 2024, leads this week's cinema releases
Academy Award-winning Stanley Donen's 'Charade', a romantic comedy-mystery starring Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant, will be presented this Tuesday at HAU with free admission
Maria Iliou's documentary 'Athens in the Interwar Years', featuring unpublished audiovisual material, offers a kaleidoscopic view of Athens' social, political and cultural life during that period, screening at Megaron Concert Hall, January 17–20 in Greek and English
As the cinematic calendar draws to a close for the year, this week's limited yet diverse releases promise something for every moviegoer—from an erotic office drama and a whimsical Christmas animation to a gripping German multiverse mystery