Greek Film Festival - Australia

09/09/2026

BROKEN VEIN (Σπασμένη Φλέβα) has been selected as Greece’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards.

Thomas Alexopoulos is a middle-aged businessman drowning in a sea of mistakes. As his bitter rivalry with a local loan shark spirals out of control, time is running out to save his family home. With every avenue blocked, a risky last-minute plan emerges as his only chance to redeem everything.

Directed by Yannis Economides and starring Vasilis Bisbikis, Maria Kehagioglou, Betty Arvaniti and Stathis Stamoulakatos.

See Greece’s official Oscar submission at the 31st Greek Film Festival.

In Greek with English subtitles.

🎟️ Book now: www.greekfilmfestival.com.au

🎬 Trailer: https://youtu.be/CzkbIUHoXd8?si=hFLlpKc3uDg7jE3j

07/09/2026

BEACHCOMBER (Μπιτσκόμπερ)

Elias dreams of building a boat from scrap metal, chasing the shadow of his sailor father’s legacy. But as his creation begins to crumble, so does the myth he has built around himself, forcing him to confront the truth of who he really is.

Directed by Aristotelis Maragkos and starring Christos Passalis, Aliki Andriomenou, Stathis Kokkoris, Sotiris Belsis, Lefteris Polychronis, Eleni Karagiorgi and Youla Boudali.

In Greek with English subtitles.

Book now: www.greekfilmfestival.com.au

05/09/2026

Set over a single night in the Mediterranean, I WAS A STRANGER brings together people divided by borders but connected by circumstance.

I WAS A STRANGER follows a Syrian doctor forced to flee Aleppo with her young daughter. Their journey draws together a smuggler trying to save his son, a soldier wrestling with his conscience, a poet searching for home and a Greek coast guard captain torn between duty and mercy.

A Syrian doctor fleeing Aleppo with her daughter. A smuggler trying to save his son. A soldier confronting his conscience. A poet searching for home. A Greek coast guard captain weighing duty against compassion.

Starring Constantine Markoulakis, Yasmine Al Massri, Yahya Mahayni and Omar Sy, the film is a compelling examination of displacement, survival and our responsibility to one another.

📍 Showing in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

Book now: www.greekfilmfestival.com.au

04/09/2026

One of the most anticipated films of this year’s Greek Film Festival is already selling fast.

Saint Paisios (Άγιος Παΐσιος) brings to the big screen the remarkable life of Arsenios Eznepidis, from his childhood as a refugee from Farasa in Cappadocia to his spiritual journey on Mount Athos and transformation into the beloved Saint Paisios.

This powerful story of faith, sacrifice and compassion is expected to sell out. Secure your seats now to avoid missing out.

www.greekfilmfestival.com.au

02/09/2026

The full program for the 31st Greek Film Festival is officially ON SALE NOW!

Discover this year's incredible line up of films and start planning your festival experience. Whether you love drama, comedy, documentaries, romance or something completely unexpected - there's a story waiting for you.

Explore the full program and book your tickets: https://greekfilmfestival.com.au/

Get ready to celebrate Greek cinema!

21/08/2026

Tickets are selling fast for our Opening Night film, Best Friends Forever.

A hilarious and heartfelt Greek comedy where friendship, good intentions and total chaos collide.

This is not a night you want to miss, so grab your tickets now before they sell out!

https://greekfilmfestival.com.au/melbourne/films/view/645

18/08/2026

Spotted in the Greek Reporter!

Konstantinos Mousoulis’ Best Friends Forever will open the Greek Film Festival in Australia after winning the Audience Award in Los Angeles.