DELPHI BANK 24TH GREEK FILM FESTIVAL
The Greek Film Festival returns for its 24th presentation, not only to entertain and challenge avid movie-goers, but primarily to celebrate Greek culture.
Described as a ‘Greek-Turkish Romeo and Juliet’, George Kordellas’ brilliant Roza of Smyrna opens the festival and cinema-goers have a diverse program of quality comedies, dramas and documentaries to choose from.
Film enthusiasts may also opt to attend the Australian Greek and International Short Film Festivals which explore relationships within the family and community.
Arthur Angel who is of Greek heritage and grew up in Sydney is an actor has directed and starred in a short film called Boy Saviour, which is essentially a sizzle reel for a television series which he is currently working on. His short will have a North American premiere in Texas at the Austin International Film Festival.
“This is basically an Australian Greek perspective on what it is to grow up in this country. The essential character Michael is a paramedic and I’m exploring him as a boy in an adult world who is experiencing a traumatic situation. This is a weird one – it’s not a conventional short film. The best way I can describe it is it’s a meditation, almost dreamlike”.
Angel says it was a real honour that his short was selected for screening at the Greek Film Festival.
“I would have been disappointed if it wasn’t chosen as it ticked all the boxes. It’s fantastic – I’m glad to be part of that. A lot of the people that will go watch this short will be either Greek Australians and non-Greek Australians, but the subject matter I’m sure, there will be many who will ‘get it’ and resonate with it”.
Angel is adamant that movie-goers should attend the Australian Greek and International short film programs at the film festival.
“To go sit down and watch eight shorts is like a lovely little adventure because you have no idea what you’re going to get. Half the time you’re pleasantly surprised and the other half you may be disappointed, but it doesn’t matter – it’s like a small tasting plate. What it encourages is discussion and I think it’s quite lovely in that respect”. (MMo)
Oct 10 – 22. Palace Norton Street, 99 Norton Street, Leichardt. $20 -$80 (5 film pass). Tickets & Info: www.greekfilmfestival.com.au
International Greek Short Film Festival screens: Wednesday Oct 11 at 9:15pm
Australian Greek Short Film Festival screens: Wednesday Oct 18 at 9:15pm
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