“Apples,” the directorial debut of Greek filmmaker Christos Nikou, will represent Greece in the “Best International Feature Film” category at the Oscars in 2021.

Nikou is known internationally for his work as assistant director on critically acclaimed films like “Dogtooth” and “Before Midnight.”

His film “Apples,” called “an unforgettable, prescient cinematic experience” by actress Cate Blanchett, who believed in the work so fervently that she decided to fund it as a co-executive producer, opened at the Horizons section of the 2020 Venice Film Festival.

Marianna Economou’s inspiring film ”When Tomatoes Met Wagner” has been chosen to represent Greece at the 92nd Academy Awards on February 9, 2020.
The documentary relates the story of a near-deserted Greek village in Thessaly rescued by organic tomatoes — and Wagner.

Alex Skarlatos’ life changed forever on the day he and two his childhood friends stopped a terrorist attack on a Paris-bound train. Now, he is the star of a Clint Eastwood movie based on his own story, “15:17 to Paris”, which premieres in theaters across the country on February 9.

Vlassis and Charley Parlapanides are the screenwriters behind the 2011 film "Immortals," which tells the story of a mortal hero who enlists the Gods for help against a vicious tyrant. Based loosely on several Greek myths, the film was directed by Tarsem Singh, who also made The Cell and The Fall.

On January 11 Greek composer Alexandre Desplat was honored with the Critics’ Choice Movie Award in the Best Score category for his music for Gullermo del Toro’s “The Shape of Water” in Santa Monica, CA.

Τhe 58th Thessaloniki International Film Festival, the largest celebration of cinema in Greece, opens its doors on November 2. The TIFF brings to Thessaloniki the best films from all over the world, cinematic surprises, distinguished guests, tributes and a series of parallel events.

Exile Room, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Athens, welcomes the American Film Showcase, a multifaceted exploration of American documentary and a unique partnership with the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts.

Messages to Hollywood from a famous American director

With the support of the U.S. Embassy Athens, the 7th Athens Open Air Film Festival is bringing one of the most renowned creations of sci-fi cinema on Friday, July 28th, at Technopolis, Athens.

On Friday, July 7, take your mats, towels or chairs and come to the beach of Agios Kosmas for an all-time classic, absolutely summer, enjoyable movie screening!