Immigration in Greek Cinema: LETTERS FROM AMERICA (19’ 1972)/ THE IMMIGRANT (74’ 1965)
Sat Sep 6 @ 3.45pm
- Price
- Adults $11/ Concession $9
- Bookings
- (02) 9550 3666
- Mode
- GA Theatre Mode (No Reserved Seating)
- Tickets
- On sale now @ Factory Theatre
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LETTERS FROM AMERICA (Documentary): The letters of an immigrant from Gytheio who went to America at the turn of the 20th century.
THE IMMIGRANT: Feature Film: The film is based on Alexandros Papadiamandis’ short story The American (1891).The inhabitants of a village prepare to welcome back one of their countrymen who had immigrated to America.Thinking that he is immensely wealthy they dream of the charitable contributions that he can make to his island. Their disappointment is great when they realize that he arrives there sick and poor to spend the rest of the time he has left in his village.
ABOUT “IMMIGRATION IN GREEK CINEMA” SEPT 2-10
Join us at the Factory Theatre between Sept 2 –Sept 10 for a memorable series of shorts, docos, B&W gems, and contemporary features, exploring the theme of immigration in Greek cinema from 1956-2007.
This very special film tribute series is curated by The Thessaloniki International Film Festival and brought to Sydney by the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW as part of its celebrations for its 110th Australian anniversary.
