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‘King Otto’ to Screen in Greenport on Sept. 4
The documentary returns to the story of Otto Rehhagel and Greece’s 2004 European Championship run with a Labor Day weekend screening on Long Island’s North Fork.
Three Former LAGFF Discovery Days Selections Receive €1.065 Million from Eurimages
Films by Yianna Americanou, Elina Psykou and Iris Baglanea were among 33 international co-productions selected in the European fund’s second financing round of 2026.
Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Drives UK Interest in Learning Greek
Search interest and sales of Homer’s epic climbed in Britain around the film’s release, while Penn translator Emily Wilson criticized the adaptation but welcomed the renewed attention.
German Insurer Allianz Calculates Odysseus’ Damage Bill at €8.7 Million
Burned towers, a fallen Trojan Horse and one badly damaged ship make for an expensive journey home, especially before anyone reads the war exclusion.
Mary Linda, Singer Who Helped Define Postwar Greek Music, Dies
Her career stretched from childhood performances in Athens to recordings with Manolis Chiotis, Greek cinema, the music of Mikis Theodorakis, and appearances before Greek-American audiences across the United States.
Maro Kontou, Star of Greek Cinema’s Golden Age, Passes Away at 92
The actress appeared in 61 films and more than 90 stage productions, becoming best known as Elenitsa Kokovikou in And the Wife Shall Revere Her Husband.
Greece to Take the Spotlight at Cannes Film Market 2027
Greece will be the Country of Honor at the 2027 Cannes Film Market, a spotlight that could help turn cultural visibility into industry momentum.
Cypriot Drama Hold Onto Me Takes Top Prize at Los Angeles Greek Film Festival
Cypriot drama Hold Onto Me won Best Feature Fiction at the 2026 Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Orpheus Awards, marking a strong year for Greek, Cypriot, and diaspora cinema.
Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Marks 20th Edition With 56-Film Slate
The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival returns to Hollywood for its 20th edition with 56 films, filmmaker Q&As, Discovery Days, and the Orpheus Awards.
Who Gets to Reimagine Homer? Nolan’s Odyssey and the Fight Over Casting
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey has sparked debate over Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, raising questions about Homer, Greek culture, Hollywood, and myth.
The Onassis Yacht Christina O Is for Sale Again, but Its Value Goes Beyond Steel
Aristotle Onassis’s legendary yacht Christina O is for sale at a reduced price. Its story runs from World War II to Churchill, Kennedy, Maria Callas, Jackie Kennedy, and Greek shipping history.
Third Greek Film Expo Brings Four Days of Greek Cinema to Chicago
The Third Greek Film Expo in Chicago will feature six Greek films with English subtitles from May 21 to 24, 2026, at the Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge, Illinois.
