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OPENING NIGHT GALA - Wednesday, June 25, 7:00 PM - EGYPTIAN THEATER

    ZORBA THE GREEK (ALEXIS ZORBAS)

  • USA/UK/Greece, 1964, 142 min, 35 mm
  • Director/Screenwriter/Editor: Michael Cacoyannis
  • Based on a novel by Nikos Kazantzakis
  • Music Composer: Mikis Theodorakis
  • Producers: Michael Cacoyannis, Anthony Quinn (associate producer)
  • Production Designer: Vassilis Photopoulos
  • Cinematographer: Walter Lassally
  • Sound: Mikes Damalas
  • Cast: Anthony Quinn, Alan Bates, Irene Papas, Lila Kedrova, Sotiris Moustakas, Anna Kyriakou, Eleni Anousaki, Yorgo Voyagis, Takis Emmanuel, Giorgos Foundas

Based on Nikos Kazantzakis’ novel, directed by Mihalis Cacoyannis, the 1964 film raised Greek Cinema to the international level. It received three Oscars (Best Supporting Actress for Lila Kedrova, Art Direction for Vassilis Fotopoulos, and Photography for Walter Lassally,) and four nominations including for Best Direction and Best Actor in a Leading Role for Anthony Quinn, whose astonishing transformation as a fun-loving Greek has stayed in film history.

Alexis Zorbas is an open-hearted peasant who possesses the entrepreneurial and, at the same time, careless Greek spirit. Wise, flamboyant, never despairing, loving to any woman who wants him, dancing, singing, drinking, and laughing through life, Alexis Zorbas became a symbol of the Mediterranean passion. From his encounter with a young and pent-up English writer (Alan Bates), ensue unforgettable lessons in love of life.

The film was shot in the Cretan town of Hania and various locations in the region, in the Apokoronas area and the Akrotiri peninsula. The musical theme, “Sirtaki”, by Mikis Theodorakis became identified with traditional Greek music and dance even though it was composed specifically for the film.

The newly restored print of Zorba the Greek is courtesy of 20th Century Fox.

English/Greek (English subtitles)

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Closing Night Gala - Sunday, June 29, 6:00 PM - PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER (Silverscreen Theater)

    LITTLE GREEK GODFATHER

  • 2007, 90 min, 35 mm, US Premiere
  • Director: Olga Malea
  • Screenwriters: Nicholas Papandreou, Olga Malea
  • Producers: Manos Krezias, Costas Lambropoulos, Dionisis Samiotis
  • Produced by: Odeon, East Media, Greek Film Centre, Nova, Filminmind, Finos Films
  • Production Designer/Costumes: Eva Nathena
  • Cinematographer: Costis Gikas
  • Editor: Giorgos Mavropsaridis
  • Music Composer: Costas Livadas
  • Sound: Marinos Athanassopoulos
  • Cast: Antonis Kafetzopoulos, Eleni Kastani, Giorgos Kimoulis, Tex Pardue, Nikos Andreoulakis, Manos Gavras

In summer of 1963, Alex (11) son of a famous Greek politician, is sent to the island of Crete to baptize the baby of Mr. Panagakis, a local party supporter. Alex tries very hard to stand in for his father and be the good son, but, because of his friendship with Panos, the rebellious son of Mr. Panagakis, he has ever-increasing doubts about his role. In the end, instead of a course in the meaning of democracy, Alex learns about the beauty and wonder of childhood.

LITTLE GREEK GODFATHER is based on an autobiographical short story by Nicholas Papandreou, established writer and son of former Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou. It was filmed on location, in various villages around the Hania area of the island of Crete, such as Episkopi, Vammos, Fre, and Hania City, and at the historical house of Georgios Papandreou in Kastri, Athens.

Greek (English Subtitles)