Meteor & Shadow

  • November 22, 2023 / 15:00

Director: Takis Spetsiotis
Cast: Takis Moschos, Nikos Alexiou, Aristotelis Aposkitis
Greece, 1985, 101', DCP, color
Greek with Turkish, English subtitles

The poignant and tragic tale of the bohemian poet Napoleon Lapathiotis, who lived from 1888 to 1944… As a homosexual, drug addict, and communist, Lapathiotis caused controversy in the society of Athens, especially within the social class from which he hailed. He was one of the most iconic figures of his era, not only due to the profound impact of his poems that bore the imprints of his life but also for the scandals he sparked.

The Rehearsal

The Rehearsal

Rom

Rom

Meteor & Shadow

Meteor & Shadow

Fournoi, A Female Society

Fournoi, A Female Society

Athinai

Athinai

Megara

Megara

Children of Helidona

Children of Helidona

Doxobus

Doxobus

The Tree We Hurt

The Tree We Hurt

Theofilos

Theofilos

The Other Letter

The Other Letter

The Travelling Players

The Travelling Players

Short Film Selection

Short Film Selection

Happy Day

Happy Day

See You

See You

Byron: Ballad for a Daemon

Byron: Ballad for a Daemon

Giorgio de Chirico

Giorgio de Chirico

Giorgio de Chirico was born on July 10, 1888, in Volos, Greece, to an Italian family. His mother, Gemma Cervetto, was from a family of Genoa origin, but most likely she was born in Izmir. His father, Evaristo, was born on June 21, 1841 in the Büyükdere district of Istanbul.

Medicinal Herbs in Byzantium

Medicinal Herbs in Byzantium

Knowledge of plants and the practice of healing are closely entwined. The toxic or hallucinogenic nature of some roots, and the dangers associated with picking them, conferred a mythical or magical character and power. 

Venuses Throughout History

Venuses Throughout History

José Sancho does not conceal the voluptuousness of his female torsos; he highlights it. These torsos are symmetrical from front, but on the other hand, from the side, the juxtaposition of concave and convex forms creates dynamism.