A large screen under the bottomless Athenian sky, and in front of it is green grass. Summer nights against the backdrop of stars, travel to distant and imaginary worlds in SNFCC.
It's been a year since the program Park Your Cinema Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) invites us to a panorama of open-air film screenings in a park clearing at 9 pm. The program is free until July 20 and saturated moviesoffering young and old alike a journey into the world of cinema.
Athens International Film Festival for Children and Teens (ATHICFF) took care of the little ones. The stories of live-action and animated films invite children on a journey into fantasy and timeless myths. Thanks to imaginary scenarios, they will broaden their horizons, reflect, but above all, leave with a satisfied smile. After all, cinema is one of the most important forms of entertainment combined with its educational character. All films contribute to a pleasant pastime for the whole family, because the ideas they convey (for example, about the power of friendship in “Alice Through the Looking Glass”, about courage in “Brave”, about the importance and preservation of memory in “Coco”) are timeless.
Cinema park for children
Sunday, June 30, 21:00.
Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016)
Director: James Bobbin
After Wonderland, Alice is transported to another dimension through the looking glass. There she will meet a world full of new and familiar characters, make friends and enemies who will lure her into a trap. Their goal is to lure her into another space-time universe.
The film will be dubbed into Greek.
Screenshot from the film “Alice Through the Looking Glass”
Saturday, July 6, 21:00.
Braveheart (2012)
Directed by Brenda Chapman, Mark Andrews
One of the most adventurous animated heroines, Merida is not only an archer, but also the impulsive daughter of the brave King Fergus and the energetic Queen Eleanor. Determined to forge her own path in life and in the harsh, mysterious landscape of the Scottish Highlands, Merida challenges an ancient custom sacred to the rulers of these lands. The heroine's actions lead to chaos in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old Witch for help, she finds herself drawn into a curse.
The film will be shown dubbed in Greek.
Screenshot from the movie “Braveheart”
Saturday, July 13, 21:00.
Coco (2017)
Directors: Lee Angric, Adrian Molina
In Miguel's family, music is banned, and this has been going on for several generations. The young man dreams of becoming a famous musician, like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. A series of events leads Miguel to the colorful Land of his ancestors. Accompanied by a charming rogue named Hector, Miguel will embark on an incredible journey that will reveal the history of his family. The film is a two-time Oscar winner and, with its unique score, focuses on themes such as memory, family and song.
The film will be shown dubbed in Greek.
Screenshot from the movie “Coco”
Saturday, July 20, 21:00.
Le trésor du petit Nicolas / Little Nicholas and the Hunt for the Lost Treasure (2009)
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Little Nicholas returns to the big screen with a new adventure. When his father is unexpectedly promoted and the family is forced to move to the south of France, Nicolas's whole world changes. How can he live without his friends? Yet his gang devises a plan to prevent the move.
Screenshot from the movie “Little Nicholas”.
Adult films
As for the films intended for adults, their selection was carried out by Thessaloniki Film Festival (FKF). Their central theme is summer and all that it entails: unexpected adventures, love, strong emotional experiences, loud music, horror and laughter. This year's list contains names that not only graced award ceremonies, but also became milestones for old and new cinema.
Friday, July 5, 21:00.
Before Midnight (2013)
Director: Richard Linklater
The final film in Linklater's popular trilogy follows the daily lives of Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy). Almost two decades have passed since their first meeting on a train heading to Vienna, and now they have a family. In this chapter, they will face new challenges in their relationship against the backdrop of Mani. This is a production by Faliro House.
Still from the film “Before Midnight”
Friday, July 12, 21:00.
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953)
Director: Jacques Tati
Jacques Tati's alter ego, Monsieur Hulot, is vacationing at a seaside resort. However, his presence there disturbs the peace of the rest of the vacationers, as he causes a series of accidents and misunderstandings. The film work of the great French director and actor introduces us for the first time to Illo, embodied by Tati himself. The popular comedy is a tribute to family summer and the joys of life.
Still from the film “Mr. Hulot's Vacation”
Friday, July 19, 21.00.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
Director : Frank Oz
Steve Martin and Michael Caine deliver unforgettable performances in Frank Oz's original comedy. In the south of France, two swindlers – one a sophisticated Englishman, the other an American swindler – make a bet. The first person to extort $50,000 from the next woman they meet wins. The loser will be forced to leave the city.
Still from the film “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”.
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