This four-day, multidisciplinary celebration of culture bridges “near” and “far,” connecting Greece with its global diaspora, the local with the international, and artistic expression with community life.

Organizers emphasized that Beyond Borders, held on the remote island of Kastellorizo, has grown through persistent effort into one of the most dynamic and emerging documentary festivals in Southeast Europe and the Balkans.

One person was seriously injured when the vessel hit a reef and sank

The festival opens on Friday, June 27, with a performance by the internationally acclaimed musician Ara Dinkjian and his group, The Secret Trio.