A unique group art exhibition, “Athenogates”, opens at Andie Art Gallery on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 19:00, supporting Dorotea’s Cats Rescue, a volunteer initiative dedicated to rescuing, caring for, and finding homes for stray cats, founded by Dorotea Merkouri.

Curated by art historian Annita Patsouraki, the exhibition features paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, and decorative works inspired by the animal world and the harmonious relationship between humans and animals. As Patsouraki notes, the artworks blend realism, abstraction, and symbolism to emphasize the importance of care, responsibility, and respect for all living creatures.

With the motto “We Love Animals – We Love Life”, the show highlights the mysterious and enchanting world of cats, as well as the broader animal kingdom, encouraging empathy and action for animal welfare. The exhibition aims to combine artistic creation with tangible support for animals, promoting awareness, compassion, and adoption.

About Dorotea Merkouri

Greek-Italian actress and Italian cuisine author, Dorotea has been devoted to stray animals since her youth. Upon returning to Greece, she intensified her efforts, founding Dorotea’s Cats Rescue, coordinating daily rescues, medical care, sterilizations, and adoptions across Athens. Since 2020 (and more intensively from 2022), her team of volunteers and veterinarians has helped over 150 cats, overseeing 120 sterilizations and facilitating 35 adoptions.

Dorotea emphasizes that in Greece, where state support for stray animals is limited, volunteer action is both a responsibility and a duty for everyone.

Haris Tsalpara returns to the stage of THEATRE OF THE NO, on Saturday, October 11th  at 21:30. With her expressive voice and unique musical approach, she creates a world that blends the traditional with the contemporary, offering a musical experience that transcends conventional structures.

Her first solo album–book “Anadysi” is an innovative work that combines Eastern modality with electronic elements, delivering a musical journey beyond ordinary forms. It includes 6 spoken word poems and 7 songs, with texts, lyrics, and music written by Tsalpara herself. The work explores profound themes such as entropy, rebirth, and the perception of time.

Her music forms a fascinating sonic mosaic, weaving together traditional motifs, trip-hop, beats, noise, and baroque elements. The constant transformation of the soundscapes goes beyond the usual “verse-chorus” structure, offering a freer and more dynamic musical experience. The evening unfolds in two parts: In the first, the audience will journey through the texts and songs of “Anadysi”, discovering Haris Tsalpara’s unique musical world. In the second part, the music turns into a celebration with beloved folk, rebetiko, and traditional songs we all know, sing, or dance to. A unique experience where new and old songs, innovative sounds, and familiar melodies coexist.

Every summer, in the mountainous region of southern Pindos, an improvised football tournament brings life to the villages and their people. The eventful journey of the Armatoliko team through the tournament reveals the fascinating revival of a small community, one that may remain almost empty for most of the year, yet whose spirit stays very much alive.

A kaleidoscope of small and big moments, The Goals of August offers a tender, lived-in glimpse into the life of a place,  from the solitude of winter to the fleeting microcosm of summer, when the village opens its doors and takes a deep breath, filling once again with its people, both old and new.

At its heart lies football — a universal language, a pretext for epic quarrels and wild celebrations — in a film that serves as a portrait not just of a village, but of the memory of an entire country.

Following its screenings in Thessaloniki (October 15), Trikala (from October 16), and Larissa (October 17), the film continues its cinematic journey in Athens through CineDoc. From October 23 to November 6, The Goals of August will be showing at Danaos Cinema, while on November 8 and 9 it will screen at the Greek Film Archive. The film will also be presented in Volos on October 25, with the director in attendance.

In the coming weeks, additional screenings will take place across Greece through the CineDoc network.

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To watch the trailer, please CLICK HERE!

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Director’s Note

The Goals of August is a kaleidoscope of events, incidents, and moments from the everyday life of a village in southern Pindos during an improvised football tournament. The purpose of the documentary is to create, through observation, an “impressionistic” portrait of a small community as it comes alive in the summer — a portrait filled with both light and shadow, charm and, at times, unease. Despite its contradictions, it remains unexpectedly vivid and authentic, showing how a small community may stand nearly empty for most of the year, yet its spirit endures.

Tickets available at the cinema box office and online HERE! 

Screenings from October 23 to November 6 at Danaos Cinema will take place in the presence of the director and special guests from the fields of sports, sustainable entrepreneurship, cinema, and academia. The full schedule of thematic discussions will be announced soon.

Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 19:45
Q&A following the screening with director Dimitris Koutsiabasakos, director of photography and editor Giorgos Fleggas, and Sotiris Tsoukarelis, Head of Social Innovation at Ta Psila Vouna.

– Friday, October 24, 2025 | 19:30
Q&A to follow with director Dimitris Koutsiabasakos. The discussion will be moderated by Orestis Istikopoulos, sports journalist, and Alexandros Papageorgiou, film critic (Luben).

– Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 16:00

– Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 19:30
Q&A to follow with director Dimitris Koutsiabasakos and members of the Shedia Street Magazine team.

– Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 17:30
Q&A to follow with director Dimitris Koutsiabasakos.

– Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 17:30
Q&A to follow with director Dimitris Koutsiabasakos. The discussion will be moderated by Giannis Kantea-Papadopoulos, film critic (Athinorama).

– Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 19:00
Q&A to follow with director Dimitris Koutsiabasakos.

– Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 18:45
Q&A to follow with director Dimitris Koutsiabasakos. The discussion will be moderated by Makis Papasimakopoulos, radio producer and podcaster.

ATHENS – Greek Film Archive
Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 November | 17:15
With the presence of director Dimitris Koutsiabasakos.

THESSALONIKI – Olympion Cinema, “Pavlos Zannas” Hall
Wednesday 15 October | 19:00
With the presence of director Dimitris Koutsiabasakos.
Tickets available at the cinema box office and online HERE!

TRIKALA – Winter Cinema of Trikala
From 16 to 22 October | Daily at 19:30 & 21:30
The screening on October 16 will take place in the presence of director Dimitris Koutsiabasakos.

LARISSA – Municipal Cinema of Larissa
Friday 17 October | 20:00
With the presence of director Dimitris Koutsiabasakos.

VOLOS – Cultural Centre of Nea Ionia, Volos
Saturday 25 October 2025 | 20:00
With the presence of director Dimitris Koutsiabasakos.
Tickets available at ENTEKA – Digital Printing
More information HERE! 

Download the full CineDoc 2025-26 Festival Catalog HERE!

The discussion, titled “Generation Sea: Innovation in Shipping”, will welcome university students and graduates from various institutions and aims to highlight how new technologies are redefining the future of the maritime industry while creating exciting opportunities for the next generation.

For the second consecutive year, the YES Forum is proud to be an official partner of Startup Greece Week and to host this thought-provoking discussion.

Together with distinguished professionals from the shipping sector, we’ll explore how technology and innovation are transforming the maritime landscape — shaping new careers, new skills, and new possibilities for young talent.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Internationally acclaimed musician and oud virtuoso Haig Yazdjian returns to the stage of Theatre of the NO for a special concert on Saturday, October 18th  at 22:30, in an evening full of melodies and sounds from the rich traditions of the East and the contemporary music scene.

Born in Syria with Armenian roots, Haig Yazdjian has established himself as one of the leading figures in world music. Uniquely blending traditional Eastern music with contemporary global influences, he has collaborated with top artists and is renowned for his mastery of the oud.

Joining him on stage are exceptional musicians: Giorgos Kontogiannis (lyra), Tasos Poulios (kanun), Yannis Kirimkiridis ( piano) and Thanos Chatzianagnostou (drums). Together, they will create a musical voyage full atmospheric musical explorations and emotional shifts, featuring new, unreleased compositions that promise the audience a truly unique musical experience.

Haig Yazdjian: oud

Giorgos Kontogiannis: lyra

Tasos Poulios: kanun

Yannis Kirimkiridis: piano

Thanos Hatzianagnostou: drums

Poster Design: Sotiria Bramou

Social Media: Nico Fytas

PR & Communication: Eleftheria Sakareli

✔ 160+ makers
✔ DJ sets
✔ Street food & cocktails
✔ Free activities for kids & adults

Autumn means warm colors, crisp air, the first cozy sweaters… and, of course, our annual Fall Meet Market at Technopolis, on Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26!

So instead of heading off for a 3 day weekend getaway, stick around in Athens because we’ve got something way more fun: a two-day celebration full of music, flavors, shopping, Halloween happenings, and surprises that will make the city feel like the ultimate getaway!

Join us for a festival of creativity, innovation, and local talent with over 160+ Greek brands – our timeless favorites alongside many newcomers – including designers, artists, collectors and small-scale producers.

Discover original ideas, well-designed clothing, unique accessories, one-of-a-kind jewelry, thoughtful home-deco, beauty & wellness products, local produce & foods, items for kids, vintage treasures, and much more.

Your love for vintage digging knows no bounds, and neither does ours! This year, we’ve added yet another vintage section to the two existing ones. You’ll find it inside the Machine-work venue, packed with unique pieces and treasures for every collector and vintage lover, with a fresh twist.

Of course, our irresistible street food from around the world, craft beers from local microbreweries, and signature cocktails from our bar will be there too. And because we love trying new things, this year The Meet Market is expanding its culinary palette even further!

Staying true to our motto, “First a Meet, then a Market,” all of the above will take place alongside back-to-back DJ sets, activities, and fun surprises for our younger visitors – completely free.

Just a few days before Halloween, we’re inspired by a spooky vibe, with lots of crafts and activities for our little friends to get them in the mood for the most “frightfully” fun celebration!

And make sure you stop by the Info Point to participate in the #BigRaffle, where 3 lucky winners will receive a basket full of gifts from our exhibitors!

We can’t wait to see you at our autumn gathering! Let’s fill Technopolis once again with colors, flavors, smiles, and our most unique energy!

#MakersLineup

Hand-Designer Clothes:

5pm, ADELIE PENGU, Anemuku, Bakayaro, Be Strong by Mo, BOK CHOY Athens, Born Backwards, Circle of Karma, Cotton Candy, DRU, Elli Papadaki, Galliadra_p, Hazelnut Streetwear, Hit the Road, Ifi Genius, Kadó Handmade, Line of View, Ovary Gang, Nerida, NIATA, nik’s, Razzmatazz, ΣυνARTησίες, The Spiral Project

Kids, Toys & Pets:

Aeikiniton, amilima, Cow Makes MOO, Funky Little Stuff, Happy Button store, Lemon Dreamz, Kóka Handmade, Mamma Cavolfiore, Mamuka, NOKNOK

Accessories:

Atotebug, ALEF, Curly Mary, I Love Bows, IF Project, KALTSA ΣΟΚ, LePlou, Misirloo, Molkano, MoMo Handcrafted, Oratia, THEARTIKOSHOP, The Feeddogs, Think Bricks, TIRAMISU

Jewelry:

ANKORIALIA, Chrisapiti, Diesblon, Evi Apostolou Jewelry, Giota Bibli, Giraffe, Freyja, Gooskoo jewelry, Have an Idea, Ilianne Jewelry, INÓ jewellery. Kilimi Jewellery, Kimothoe, Lizetta Fotoglou, Loveisall.store, Mademoiselle, Mikaro, Opseis jewellery, Paav Creations, Pennys Craft, Proof of Concept, Sisyphus, Sweetheart_mou, Teal Heart, Thyella Jewellery, Wood and Meraki, Xoutous

Mind, Body & Soul:

111ELIES, Aurora Art Project, Bee Naturalles, BETTER BE CANDLES, CalliopeShop, ERYA BOTANICA, Ethra Essentials, Kalliope’s Botanicals, Labora Essences, Lavandula, Melissafarm, My Curls, Myrtia Natural Cosmetics, Natural Soy Candles, Nymfes Cosmetics, Ofelima Skincare, Paper Boat Soaps & Candles, Soap n Goods, Soap Up Project, The Soaphouse, Wasteless Design

Vintage & Upcycled:

Anthophile Vintage, Cinderella Secondhand, Handpicked Cherries, Its Clofie, Jenny Blond, King Kong Vintage, Lilia in Love Vintage, Memorabilia Lovers, Nostalgw, OK Boomer, Path Vintage, The Emerald Hut, The Lost Kids Clothing, Thrift Me Hard, To Diskadiko



Art, Books & Home Deco:

Art Studio YiotaNt x Yoko Soy Candles, Cactus DNA, CREaTE.CRETE, Curious Attic, Danaismouart x Labeldone, EleniPal Ceramics, Evie On Off, Inlenso Photography, Ioulia Geraskli Ceramic Lab, Κουμπάκι, Favlos Kyklos, Gullmai Ceramics, Little Stone Studio, Logolady Studio, LOUPES PRINTING, Made by Tifi, Meli Ceramics, MyRuggedBox, Paperlocs., Picchio Woodworking, ΠΟΛΥ ΚΟΥΛ, Redy., The Couple Game, The Signature Project, Village Tree Ceramics, Vintage Trip

Tasting Corner:

Αγρόκτημα Δρόσου, Άγρια Νομή, Aithra Spirits, Ανάγνου Ζυμαρικά, APO KARDIAS OLIVE OIL, Αχταρμάς, ΓΕΥΣΕΙΣ ΝΙΚΕΖΗ, Οικογένεια Δασκαλάκη, Kakau Worship, Mountain People, Penelope’s Marmalade, ΣάΟΣ, Vlachos Deli

Street Food & Drinks:

Falafeladiko, Holy Llama, Hurry Up, Ideas Lab, KYKAO Handcrafted, rubik’s laboratoire, Sourmena Brew, Tarantino burgers, The Meet Market Bar, Wowchi

Parallel Activites

Saturday 25/10

13:00 - 16:00 | for kids | Face-painting with Moutzoures
13:00 - 16:00 | for kids | PAIZONTAS
16:00 - 17:00 | for all | Doundoun Dance workshop with Dafni Asimakopoulou
17:00 - 18:30 | or kids | Bubble and Juggling Show with Fundastick Performing Arts 

Sunday 26/10

13:00 -16:00 | for kids | Face-painting with Moutzoures
14:00 - 15:00 | for kids | Halloween crafts
15:00 - 16:00 | for kids | Gardening for kids 
16:00 - 17:00 | for kids | Magic Show with Magic Tolto

DJ Lineup

Saturday 25.10.2025

12:00 - 14:00: Rrose Sélavy
14:00 - 16:00: Afrogirl
16:00 - 18:00: Paul Spymania
18:00 - 20:00: Giorgos Garavellos
20:00 - 22:00: Dr. Orange

Sunday 26.10.2025

12:00 - 14:00: djk_aka_zegas
14:00 - 16:00: Pipidee
16:00 - 18:00: Vber
18:00 - 20:00: dj kotétrataté
20:00 - 22:00: MIghtymos

 

In the Epirus dialect, “Lo” means “be quiet.”

When director Thanasis Vasileiou returns to his childhood apartment after his mother’s death, he confronts secrets that weigh not only on his family’s history but also on the history of modern Greece. Thus begins a journey—a personal diary—through the invisible traces connecting the city and its people to their past.

A deeply personal film, cinematographically minimalist and emotionally profound, exploring the ways emotional memory intersects with collective memory, addressing trauma, the silence felt as guilt, love, and ultimately acceptance.

The documentary premiered at the 27th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, winning the EKKOMED Award for Best Debut Director (Greek Program), as well as the Grand Prix “Golden Wreath of Megisti” and the “Odysseas” Award for Best Documentary by a Greek Diaspora Director at the 10th Beyond Borders – International Documentary Festival of Kastellorizo.

From November 13, Lo will be released in Athens, screening daily at Danaos Cinema. Screenings will include Q&A sessions with the creators and guest experts, including historians and members of the academic community. Screenings will also take place in Larissa (Nov 21), Volos (Nov 22), Thessaloniki (Dec 10), and Rethymno (Dec 13), with the presence of director Thanasis Vasileiou. Additional screenings across Greece will be announced soon through the CineDoc network.

The film is nominated for the Audience Award in Athens, Volos, and Rethymno.

Director’s Note

When I returned from France to my empty childhood apartment in Athens after my mother’s death, I felt like an intruder. Everything that had remained in the shadows for decades was now mine. I discovered debts I hadn’t known about. I uncovered lies that shook me. How do we inherit our parents’ mistakes? How do we empty their home?

Amid the fear of losing a space that held my last memories with my mother—and an entire childhood—I began filming the now-empty surfaces with my phone. I was essentially rediscovering forgotten gestures from the past, as I had worked as a cameraman for over ten years before leaving Greece for France. Putting myself behind a lens again stirred time and reconnected me with the heritage of the past. For me, “filming” became synonymous with “remembering.”

Fragments of family memory, silenced for years, began to cautiously surface. Some led me to the dark years of the dictatorship. How can cinema give shape to a past that resists through silence?

Screening Program

Screenings are supported by the French Institute and Unifrance, while the distribution of the documentary in Greek cinemas is supported by the Hellenic Film Center, Audiovisual Media & Creation (E.K.K.O.M.E.D.) – Creative Greece.

ATHENS – French Institute (Sina 31, Athens)
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 (avant-première)
Doors: 19:00 | Start: 19:30
Tickets
Opening remarks by Athena Kartalou, Director General of Cinema, EKKOMED. Presence of director Thanasis Vasileiou and the team, followed by Q&A. Wine reception at the French Institute bistro.

ATHENS – Danaos Cinema (Kifisias 109, Ampelokipoi)
Daily from Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 18:20
Tickets

Special Q&A sessions at Danaos Cinema:

• Nov 13: with the filmmakers, hosted by Depy Vrettou (ERT radio producer)

• Nov 14: with the filmmakers, hosted by Thodoris Chondrogiannos (Reporters United)

• Nov 15: with the filmmakers and Tasos Sakellaropoulos, historian, Benaki Museum Archives

• Nov 16: with the filmmakers, hosted by Kostas Kostakos (Old Boy), film critic (elculture.gr)

• Nov 17: with the filmmakers and historian Tasoula Vervenioti

• Nov 18: with the filmmakers and Christos Dermentzopoulos, Professor, Dept. of Communication, Media & Culture, Panteion University

• Nov 19: with the filmmakers and Vangelis Karamanolakis, Professor of Modern & Contemporary History (NKUA)

LARISSA – Chatzigiannio Cultural Center
Friday, Nov 21, 20:00 – Presence of director Thanasis Vasileiou

VOLOS – New Ionia Cultural Center
Saturday, Nov 22, 20:00 – Presence of director Thanasis Vasileiou
Tickets: ENTEKA – Digital Prints | Info: https://www.facebook.com/CineDocVolos

THESSALONIKI – Limani, “Stavros Tornes” Hall
Wednesday, Dec 10, 19:00 – Presence of director Thanasis Vasileiou
Tickets

RETHYMNO – “Simeio” Cultural Space
Saturday, Dec 13, 20:00 – Presence of director Thanasis Vasileiou
Tickets: Box office | Info: https://bleproductions.gr/simeio/

Parallel Activities

Masterclass with director Thanasis Vasileiou in Athens and Volos
and VR screening at Danaos Cinema

As part of Lo screenings, audiences in Athens and Volos can participate in parallel events. During Danaos Cinema screenings, CineDoc attendees can access the VR documentary 548 Days Without My Name by Yolanda Markopoulou (2024, 14’) with ticket purchase. The director will also conduct two masterclasses in Athens and Volos.

VR Screening at Danaos Cinema Foyer

548 Days Without My Name by Yolanda Markopoulou (2024, 14’)

The screening is part of a new CineDoc VR series, inaugurated this year with 548 Days Without My Name (Nov ‘25) and The Exploding Girl by Caroline Poggi & Jonathan Vinel, co-produced with Greek company Byrd (Feb ‘26).

With a Lo ticket, festival-goers can watch the VR film. Reservation required HERE!
Screening dates: Nov 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 | 18:00–21:00

Synopsis:

In 1943, 10-year-old Rozina writes her diary from hiding in a small apartment in central Thessaloniki, using the false name Roula Karakotsou. This was her only way to escape the Nazis, spending 548 days of anonymous life in silence. Viewers experience her story through her child’s perspective while she remains in hiding.

Based on the book 548 Days Under Another Name: Thessaloniki 1943 / Memories of War by Rozina Asser Pardo.
Produced by the Jewish Museum of Greece in collaboration with Wonder Immersive.
Implemented under the Operational Program “Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation” (ESPA 2014–2020), co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), EU.

Official participation: FIPADOC 2025, TiDF27

Masterclasses in Athens & Volos

Heritage, Rupture, Self-Portrait. Stages of Creating the Documentary LO (2025)

Thanasis Vasileiou, director and Professor of Film Studies at Université de Poitiers, gives masterclasses in Athens and Volos, exploring the making of Lo, a personal and reflective documentary on memory, the inheritance of silence, and recent political history. Through the management and concealment of personal narratives, the film examines heritage as both rupture and material for a cinematic self-portrait.

Schedule:

• Athens | Wed, Nov 19, 13:30–15:30 | Lycurgos Stavrakos School, 28th October 65, Athens 10433 | Free entry, first-come-first-served

• Volos | Fri, Nov 21, 9:30 | a) University of Thessaly – Dept. of Culture + Creative Media & Industries b) 2nd Model Gymnasium of Volos

Audience Awards – E.K.K.O.M.E.D.

CineDoc introduces local Audience Awards in Athens, Volos, and Rethymno through the Votemo platform. Lo is nominated in Athens and Volos. Audience members vote online via QR code during screenings; voting remains open 24 hours after the screening. Awards sponsored by Hellenic Film Center, E.K.K.O.M.E.D. – Creative Greece. Ceremony in April 2026.

Director Biography

Thanasis Vasileiou is a director and screenwriter based in Poitiers, France, where he teaches film theory and practice as Associate Professor of Film Studies (Université de Poitiers). His short films Traces (2017) and Our Last Week (2016) were screened and awarded at international film festivals. Lo is his first feature-length film.

About StudioBauhaus

StudioBauhaus, founded in Athens in 2014 by producer Konstantinos Vasilaros and director Orfeas Peretzis, specializes in production and co-production of feature films and documentaries, emphasizing original storytelling and international collaborations. Award-winning films include Agia Emy (Special Mention, Locarno Film Festival; 2 Independent Spirit Award nominations) and Milk Teeth (Venice Film Festival world premiere). Recently completed Riviera by Orfeas Peretzis (São Paulo Festival world premiere; awards at Thessaloniki and Cottbus Festivals). The company continues developing film and TV projects and participates as co-producer in international productions.

Step into an evening of celebration, community and giving back at the AWOG Annual Gala, a night you won’t want to miss!

• Date & Time: Saturday, November 15th, 8:00 PM

• Location: A (Λέσχη Αξιωματικών Ενόπλων Δυνάμεων – Λ.Α.Ε.Δ. - Σαρόγλειο Μέγαρο), 1 Rigillis Street & Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, Kolonaki - Athens 10675.

The AWOG Annual Gala is more than a celebration, it is our most important fundraiser of the year. Every ticket supports our mission, with proceeds benefiting AWOG’s community service programs.

Enjoy an evening of sparkling moments, featuring a full-course buffet dinner and sweets, accompanied by complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks. Dance the night away with our incredible DJ and toast the evening with cocktails and long drinks from our cash bar (available at an additional cost).

This celebration is open to all, with reservations confirmed exclusively through the RSVP Form here and proof of bank transfer. Tickets are €60 per person (details below) and are non-refundable.

Dress to impress in elegant cocktail attire, arrive in style and shine with joy and be part of a night of celebration that truly makes a difference!

Important Notes:

• Seating is not reserved.

• Please note: GALA + [Your Name] on the bank transfer description.

• Tickets may be transferred. If you cannot attend, kindly inform the person attending to provide your name at check-in.

• This event marks another milestone for our organization and for that reason we would like to inform you that there will be a photographer.

Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, CineDoc is organizing a series of screenings of Vania Turner’s documentary TACK across Greece, in collaboration with cinemas, cultural organizations, counseling centers and educational institutions. In Athens, a special screening of the documentary will take place on Sunday, November 30 at 16:00 at Danaos Cinema, where a Q&A with the director will follow the screening.

Synopsis

When Olympic champion Sofia Bekatorou publicly reveals that she was raped by a powerful official of the Hellenic Sailing Federation, she sparks the #MeToo movement in Greece and gives hundreds of women the strength to break their own silence. One of these women is Amalia, a young sailing champion who decides to report her former coach for the systematic abuse she suffered from him between the ages of 11 and 13.

TACK follows the two women over two years, documenting their lives and their struggle during a landmark trial — the first of the Greek #MeToo. Animated sketches bring to life the harsh courtroom proceedings, during which Amalia endures grueling testimony, victim blaming and repeated attempts to undermine her credibility. At the same time, Sofia is forced to confront her trauma and her relationship with her father again, while pushing for institutional reforms.

The two women realize that their fight to change Greek society is still at its beginning. Thus, they will need to “tack,” just as sailors do when maneuvering between opposing winds.

TACK – SCREENING INFORMATION

ATHENS – Danaos Cinema (Kifisias 109, Ampelokipoi)
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Start time: 16:00
Information & advance tickets HERE!
Presence of director Vania Turner; a Q&A with her will follow the screening.

ATHENS – Deree – The American College of Greece
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Start time: 15:30
Screening as part of the “TACKling Violence” event. A discussion with director Vania Turner will follow. The discussion will be moderated by Professors Chryssa Zachou and Artemis Anastasiadou.

ATHENS – Pallini Music High School
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A discussion with director Vania Turner will follow the screening.

THESSALONIKI – University of Macedonia (Room 9)
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Start time: 16:00
In collaboration with the Committee for Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination of the University of Macedonia.

PATRAS
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
In collaboration with the Patras Counseling Center.

KEFALONIA
Thursday, November 27, 2025
In collaboration with the Women’s Counseling Center of Kefalonia.

SERRES – Asteria Theatre (Serres Municipal Regional Theatre)
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
In collaboration with the Women’s Counseling Center of the Municipality of Serres.

The film had its Greek premiere during the 26th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival, where it received five distinctions (WIFT — Women in Film & Television Award; the FIPRESCI — International Federation of Film Critics Award; the Best Film award from the Thessaloniki University Students’ Youth Jury; the ERT Award; and a Special Mention in the International Newcomers Competition).

Since then, the documentary has been screened and honored at numerous festivals in Greece and abroad (Regional Jury Award and Abakus Foundation Audience Award for Exceptional Discussion at the One World International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival; FIWOM.Choice Award — Grand Prix at the 17th Film Festival for Women’s Rights in South Korea; Special Mention in the International Documentary Competition at the 53rd Molodist International Film Festival in Ukraine; Music Award for Nikos Veliotis and Second Prize for Best Greek Feature-length Documentary at the Ierapetra International Documentary Film Festival, among others).

Director’s note

TACK is a very personal record of the lives and the struggle of two women for justice. Sofia’s and Amalia’s lives intersect when Amalia decides to send Sofia a message a few days after Sofia’s public testimony about being raped by a powerful figure in sailing. From that moment on, a legal battle begins against Amalia’s former coach.

The film follows and observes the two women over two years of complex and painful legal procedures. Their lives in the film unfold in parallel: I began filming Sofia while she was becoming a national symbol, not knowing what would follow and while the wave of accusations had only just begun to unfold. Shortly after I met Amalia and began spending time filming her and her family. A great intimacy developed between us, as well as with their families. Especially during the period of the trial, my camera became, in a sense, a repository of their thoughts and feelings. Thus, a window opened to me into the world of complex psychological trauma and how this affects victims and those close to them — no one remains unscathed when a rape occurs.

However, I wanted to go beyond the lives of the protagonists to tell the story of a broken criminal justice system and how it fragments victims. Through this painful record, I hope to raise questions about the lack of specialized training for judges and lawyers on gender-based violence and child abuse, as well as the absence of a general framework for victim protection. I also hope to provoke questions about how sexist beliefs, dominant culture, toxicity and pathology isolate, stigmatize and silence victims, even when those victims are children.

With great pleasure, we await you at the 22nd Annual Christmas Bazaar, held by the NGO "Friends of Merimna" at the Zappeion Hall in the National Gardens of Athens near the Syntagma Metro station.

The detailed days and hours of the Bazaar are: Thursday, November 27th, 16:00-20:00, Friday, November 28th, 11:00-20:00, Saturday, November 29th, 11:00-20:00 and Sunday, November 30th, 11:00-16:00.

You will have the opportunity to discover original and useful gifts, toys & games, homemade marmalades and sweets, Christmas decorations, New Year’s charms, used books for the young and old, and exceptional used and new clothing, shoes, purses and jewelry at affordable prices!

At our Monastiraki, you will find many wonderful treasures!! This year we will have a Cafe where you can have a delicious coffee or a bite to eat for a warm stop before and after your purchases. There will be great surprises in the lottery of the Christmas Bazaar of the "Friends of Merimna", with special and unique gifts such as trips, bicycles, hotel stays, cosmetics, and much more.

All proceeds of the "Friends of Merimna" Bazaar will be donated to the work and services that Merimna offers, free of charge, to children, up to 18 years of age, and to their families. There is the "Pediatric Palliative Care Service at Home": a specialized interdisciplinary team (pediatricians, nurses, psychologist, social worker) offers medical and psychosocial services at home to the child suffering from a serious and life-threatening illness while supporting the other members of his/her family and those who play an important role in his/her life and the "Childhood Bereavement Counseling Centers" in Athens and Thessaloniki which provide psychological support from specialized psychologists to the children and adolescents and their family, who are mourning the loss of a loved one. Come for all your Christmas Shopping needs!!!