KASTORIA: THE REGAINED PLACE OF TAKIS KANELLOPOULOS
SATURDAY MARCH 8
13:00–14:30
Pavlos Zannas Theater
Free entrance with priority order
The discovery of the short documentary Kastoria (1969) by renowned Thessaloniki-born director Takis Kanellopoulos, a rare film long considered lost, marks a joyous moment for Greek documentary cinema. Kastoria, the final part of Kanellopoulos’ informal “Macedonian Trilogy” — which also includes Macedonian Wedding (1960) and Thasos (1961) — holds a central place in this year’s Festival tribute titled "Geography of the Gaze: Off-plan Greece (1950-2000)". In a special event, Kastoria is screened for the first time in decades, followed by a discussion with younger-generation viewers who are rediscovering Kanellopoulos’ unique voice. At the same time, the curators of the tribute unravel the story of the film’s rediscovery, linking it to the core question posed by the program: how is the spirit of a place – particularly the Greek countryside – captured through the distinctive artistic gaze of significant Greek filmmakers? The event will begin with the screening of Kastoria (duration 24’). A discussion in Greek will follow, with simultaneous interpretation into English.
- CEREMONIES
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MASTERCLASSES & DISCUSSIONS
- KASTORIA: THE REGAINED PLACE OF TAKIS KANELLOPOULOS
- MASTERCLASS AI AND ART EXPERIENCE POWERED BY TELEKOM
- MASTERCLASS WITH LAUREN GREENFIELD: "SOCIAL STUDIES: THE ARTIST’S JOURNEY"
- MASTERCLASS WITH NICOLAS PHILIBERT: “IMPROVISE, AN ETHICAL NECESSITY”
- ONLY ON EARTH: EXTENDED Q&A AND TALK
- PRESENTATION: LANDMARKS OF CENTRAL MACEDONIA THROUGH "THE TIME MACHINE"
- TALKING HEADS XR Unlocked: An introduction to new realities in production
- “INVESTIGATING WAR CRIMES: DOCUMENTING WITH PHOTO & VIDEO”: WORKSHOP WITH RON HAVIV
- “TESTIMONY 1989–2024”: LECTURE BY RON HAVIV
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SPECIAL SCREENINGS - SPECIAL HEARINGS
- FULLY ACCESSIBLE SCREENING: Gazoros Serron & Prespes
- HONORARY GOLDEN ALEXANDER TO NICOLAS PHILIBERT
- NEXTGEN – PERIPHERAL SCREENINGS FOR THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH
- SPECIAL HEARING: BiPolar Opposites
- SPECIAL SCREENING: Kyrillos & Methodios - Enlighteners of Slavs
- SPECIAL SCREENING: L'éclairage revient / Waves Of Light
- SPECIAL SCREENING: Mysterious Deaths in Ancient Greece - Olympias: Thirst for Power
- TRAVELING WITH MY DOCUMENTARY FILM
- EXHIBITIONS & INSTALLATION
- BOOK PRESENTATIONS
- PARTYS & CONCERTS