A former dancer returns to her hometown, encountering an unexpected heartwarming connection with a girl who has Down syndrome.

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Greece is known for its historic shipwrecks, the famous Greek summer, the ideal temperature, and the pristine sea waters, attracting divers from all over the world.For us, however, this country has much more to offer. It has four seasons and about 10,000 caves, underwater and above ground, most unexplored and uncharted.The last water frontier of our planet.The “4 Caves – 4 Seasons” is a dive into four unique caves of the Peloponnese and film karst springs, rooms with cave themes of several meters, narrow siphons with sedimentary rocks, and well-hidden rooms untouched over the millennia. We roam from the Arcadian mountains to the spring of the ancient Inachos River through a route that reveals to us the geological history of our place in a unique way.

4Caves 4Seasons:"Journey into the Veins of the Earth"  //    4Σπήλαια - 4Εποχές: "Ταξίδι στις Φλέβες της Γης"

In 1960, a treaty was signed between Greece and Germany that led almost 600.000 Greeks to immigrate and live as workers in the factories and mines of Germany. Descendants of this migration stream, Teo, Aglaia and Vasso, allow us a glimpse of their daily lives and reveal the effects of that massive population movement on the present and the future: the "meeting" of two cultures and the interaction in today's socio-political developments. Through them we can recognize the undercurrent that drives their lives and connects them, while at the same time we are meeting the third generation of immigrants, who are neither "foreigners", nor Germans or Greeks, but in a way citizens of the world, freed from the often limited traditional concept of Homeland.

A Couple of Years

Anthea Sylbert (Giannakouros) was a real trailblazer. A two-time Oscar-nominated costume designer, she worked on iconic films such as Rosemary’s Baby and the classic film-noir Chinatown. She also designed Julie Christie’s famous black dress for Shampoo. Sylbert was one of the few women in the New Hollywood era to transition from the creative side of filmmaking to the business side: she served as an executive at Warner Bros. and United Artists before co-founding SylbertHawn Film Productions with her close friend, actress Goldie Hawn.The feature documentary ”Anthea Sylbert: My Life in 3 Acts” chronicles her remarkable life, spanning three decades of Hollywood history, through her own words and the testimonies of those who know her well, such as Oscar-winning actress Goldie Hawn and legendary costume designer &amp; historian Deborah Nadoolman Landis.The documentary paints a vivid portrait of Anthea’s journey from her early years in New York, to her time in the dazzling Los Angeles of the New Hollywood era, and the paradise she eventually chose for herself – a place filled with sun, sea, and the fragrance of bougainvillea.

ANTHEA SYLBERT MY LIFE IN 3 ACTS

A priest, who lives in the countryside with his family, is about to receive an unexpected call from a woman that is going to upset him. A journey to the capital city, a Holy Communion and one last football match.

Abel

Under the hot Greek sun, animators at an all-inclusive island resort prepare for the busy tourist season. Kalia is the group leader. Paper decorations, glossy costumes and dance shows fill the stage. As summer intensifies and the work pressure builds up, their nights become violent and Kalia's struggle is revealed in the darkness. But when the spotlights turn on again, the show must go on.

Animal

Neurologist Katerina and former doctor Yannis are heading off to a deserted seaside resort. Silence descends on the car as they travel across dunes in a windy autumn, matching the less-than-pleasant occasion: Yannis has been called to identify the victim of a tragic accident at the hospital of the small town. When the local policeman informs them that the victim’s vehicle had plunged over the parapet of a stone bridge and leads them to the morgue, Katerina sees her worst suspicions confirmed. Together with Yannis, but also on her own nightly excursions to a mysterious, rustic beach bar called Arcadia, they begin to put the pieces of the puzzle together, revealing a haunting story of love, loss, acceptance and letting go.

Arcadia

Bimsa: A basement, a cellar where we store the things we want to preserve over time. Kalarrites (a place where the waters flow seamlessly), a mountainous area on the peaks of the Pindos trail, remained proud and prosperous during the years of the Ottoman occupation. The few remaining residents still practice professions that will soon extinct, lacking any prospect of succession; they speak to the camera and take us on a journey through the history of the place.

Bimsa

Cinemas go to heaven when they die. The short film «Coming Soon.» captures moments from the last days of the historic Ideal cinema, which was located for 102 years at Panepistimiou ave., number 46, in the center of Athens. The film is dedicated to all the cinemas that for one reason or another are destined to go to heaven.

Coming Soon // ΠΡΟΣΕΧΩΣ.

Through the investigation of the murder of three Afghan women in Evros, the film also investigates the changes of land use, the militarization of the space, the river and the economy on the occasion of the refugee through testimonies of people who live and work there. These stories are tied around the transformation of the silkworm into a butterfly

EVROS-A BLURRED LANDSCAPE //  ΕΒΡΟΣ - ΘΟΛΟ ΤΟΠΙΟ

In the 1960s Greek countryside, a six-year-old gypsy has to cope with school bullying, an abusive father, and a racist society. His dream of becoming a musician seems impossible. Nevertheless, the boy will not give up: he intends to become a world-class clarinetist. Based on a true story.

Golden Fingers

A comic fantasy inspired by the true story of my mother and her maddening affections:Ella's odyssey begins in Greece 25 years ago. The only daughter of Jack, a Greek-American artist, and Despina, a protective Greek mother, Ella is a musically talented child. Her only friend is Nick, a nerdy 10-year-old deemed harmless by Despina.Their friendship turns to love, but darkness follows. Nick disappears, the Greek economy collapses, and Jack's sudden death devastates the family. Despina and Ella, losing everything, move to Florida. Ella, living under Despina's strict rules, becomes a late-bloomer with no love life. After a fierce argument about her future, Despina dies from a heart attack, but returns as a ghost, giving Ella unsolicited advice and guidance. This happens as Nick, now a doctor and playboy, re-enters Ella's life.In this tragicomic and heartfelt journey, Ella learns to take charge of her life, understand true love, and cope with her mother's passing.

Greek Mothers Never Die

Living in the shadow of his two star parents, Lucianos Asvestopoulos accepts a proposal to become the new late night show host of a major Greek TV network. Things get more complicated when a fake love affair is set up around his name with Jenna, an eccentric young singerinfluencer with her own problems.

Guest Star

Loxandra, a young woman with Down syndrome, becomes the first disabled person to sign an acting contract with the National Theater of Greece. She leaves her city and her familiar everyday life and travels to Athens to become a member of the group of professional actors. For the next 6 months Loxy goes to rehearsals and makes friends, falls in love, has fun, gets frustrated and continues to claim accessibility again and again, breaking one stereotype at a time.

Loxy  //   Λώξη

Nitsa, a woman who has given up on life, is trying to come to terms with the loss of her mother after years of living in her shadow. In order to camouflage the embarrassment of loneliness, she invents a fake reality that grants her masochistic pleasure. Doesn't it?

Ms. NITSA

Roots of an ancient Greek tragedy blossom when a patriarch confronts a fateful decision involving his son and the boy he raised after a long-standing feud escalates to murder.

Meat // Κρέας

Athens. The city council announces the reconstruction of Omonoia, a rundown square at the heart of the capital. In the span of a few months, a streak of violent incidents break out around the square. Filming with a v-log camera, the director follows three inhabitants of the area, now threatened by the shadow of redevelopment.

Pave Paradise

A dying palm tree, a doomed summer romance, and a mother who wants to move on. This will be Alkistis’ last summer on the Athenian Riviera.

Riviera

When Sofia courageously reveals her rape by a powerful figure within the Hellenic Sailing Federation, it sparks shockwaves and ignites the MeToo movement in Greece. Amalia reaches out to Sofia for support—she was raped by her coach from the ages of 11 to 13—leading them on a path toward justice. In a milestone trial, Amalia faces grueling courtroom proceedings, intense victim-blaming, and attempts to discredit her. Sofia stands firmly by her side, providing support and crucial testimony. The statute of limitations on her case has expired, preventing her from having her day in court.

Tack

In the bustling city of Athens, Muhammad struggles to make ends meet as a lowly kitchen helper. Desperate to escape his dreary reality, he makes a bold decision to become a ladies' escort. But when a wealthy middle-aged woman invites him to her lavish home, Muhammad is forced to confront his own personal truths and grapple with the consequences of his choices.

The Cardinal

Anna, in her late twenties, feels like her life is sliding away from her hands. A ticket to a music school in Paris might be the last chance to pursue her dream unless her manipulative, self-destructive alcoholic father stands in her way.

The Chaos She Left Behind  // Το Χάος που Άφησε Πίσω της

Evangelos (Vangelis), a middle -aged man, tries to change his life by protecting salt as his predecessor did. He restores the old house of his predecessor and a guardian of the Salt Pit and turns it into a place of culture and meeting people.

The Keeper of the Salt Pit //  Ο Φύλακας της Αλυκής

Margarita and her father, returning to Pylos, they will be confronted with the rapid tourist transformation of the place.Margarita will become the cause for those old friends of his to mingle again and claim a spot, in the shade of the plane tree, taken over by tourists

The Tooth And The Rock //  Το Δόντι και ο Βράχος

Vasiliki Ralli narrates the tragic story of her family ...in September 1922 she was forced to leave her homeland, Moschonisi in Asia Minor, and after goingthrough the grief of loss and the mourning of the Catastrophe, she devoted herself with creative impetus to the building of a new life on the opposite shore.Vasiliki Ralli proclaims her origin on every small or big occasion of her life: “What if I was born in Thermi of Lesvos? I’m from Asia Minor, too. I am the seed that was conceived in the sanctified soil of the Land of Promise, watered with the sweat and blood of the Greeks, sown with the holy bones of thousands of martyrs, which were deposited in the holy Land, asa legacy of its Greekness”.The testimony of Vasiliki Ralli starts from Moschonisi and Ayvali and embraces all of Hellenism. Especially today, more than ever, the value of such testimonies is priceless, because they feed our souls with faith and struggle.

Unforgettable Homeland, Asia Minor // Πατρίδα αξέχαστη Μικρά Ασία.

Vandals // Βάνδαλοι

In the aftermath of a refugee crisis, a man hustles to provide shelter for his vulnerable younger brother. Meanwhile, a volunteer suffering post-traumatic stress sells illegally poached shellfish when her black market buyer goes missing.

Voices in Deep

Whispers fill the silence around her, each one a subtle accusation, a reminder of guilt and blame. As a grieving mother struggles to navigate the weight of loss, the whispers grow louder. Will they ever let her find peace?

Whispers // Φωνές

A discovery of the incredible musical journey of the great Greek composer Yani Spanos (Γιάννης Σπανός), setting off fromsmall-town Kiato to major collaborations in Paris, and ultimately his huge success in Greece. With rare documents and interviews and through the eyes of a devoted fan, we explore whySpanos chose to stay behind the scenes, letting his music steal the spotlight.

Yani Spanos: A Life Behind the Marquee

Maria is caught between childhood and adolescence. After the sudden death of her classmate, she is once again confronted with loss. As she attempts to cope with this absence, Maria tries to find her own way to bid her loved one farewell.

numb

Kostas has recently become a security guard in a public hospital. After the sudden death of his older brother, he is forced to take care of his little niece Niki, and also to find the money to save their family house. The moment, he’s lost all hope, a hospital porter will offer an aiding hand; but the price to pay is going to be high.

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