Immigration In Greek Cinema: TO THE SHIP (93' 1966)

Immigration In Greek Cinema: TO THE SHIP (93’ 1966)

Sat Sep 6 @ 6.00pm

Price: Adults $11/ Concession $9
Bookings: (02) 9550 3666
Mode: GA Theatre Mode (No Reserved Seating)
Tickets: On sale now @ Factory Theatre; Buy tickets online

OVER 18’s ONLY

SESSION 2:

TO THE SHIP: Afilm triptych: Three stages in the life of a mountain villager, who comes down to the valley and from there to Piraeus, to emigrate to Australia. The third part takes place in the poor neighborhoods of Piraeus.Alexis Damianos’s film was an attempt to do “auteur cinema” outside the dominant studio system of commercial Greek cinema during this period.

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.