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937 Classic Greek Films

937 titles

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  1. 201Bloody Merry ChristmasMovie · 2012 · 32mDuring a Christmas Eve reunion, twelve high school friends are systematically murdered.IMDb 7.7TMDB 6.0
  2. 202FreezerMovie · 2017 · 17mTassos, a man in his early fifties with a background in corporate marketing, has been out of work for three years. Feeling too old for a fresh start but too young to retire, he's struggling with his relationships and his mental well-being. His only focus is escaping his current stagnation.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.0
  3. 203Alice in the CaféMovie · 2016 · 19mAgainst the backdrop of an economic downturn, Bill decides to make a change. He meets Alice in a café on the same day he ends his relationship with Katerina, an older woman he was related to. "Alice in the Café" is a film with humor exploring modern relationships and the courage needed to make life-changing decisions.IMDb 6.8TMDB 8.0
  4. 204EVOL A Love Story In ReverseMovie · 2011Set in Athens and Barcelona, the film explores two distinct love stories, each shaped by their city's culture and language. Two couples experience anniversaries, but their worlds remain separate. Are these truly two separate lives, or is there a deeper connection between them?IMDb 5.5TMDB 3.9
  5. 205TwoMovie · 2018 · 1mA brief, experimental film pushing cinematic boundaries.
  6. 206The Happy LifeMovie · 2009 · 8mA cartoonist navigates life with his wife and the world of his own creations.IMDb 6.4TMDB 3.0
  7. 207Rosemary the PharmacistMovie · 2008A Cretan mountaineer has extended his life using herbs, and became acquainted with many prominent figures of the 20th century, including Sir Fleming. He achieved this by harnessing the potent herbs of Crete – the same herbs he used when he lost his wife and child as a young man. "Rosmarinus officinalis – Rosemary the Pharmacist" explores the difficult reality of how one person can be diminished by an herb, while another can live to be over a century old.IMDb 6.9TMDB 3.3
  8. 208LustlandsMovie · 2014 · 75mThe Callas and their close group of friends move to a farm in the Peloponnese to work on a film. They offer audiences an immersive, almost ecstatic experience inspired by Greek culture and psychedelic themes.IMDb 4.1
  9. 209Thin Green LineMovie · 2018 · 20mThis documentary explores romantic relationships between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. It tells the stories of three couples navigating love amidst hardship and discrimination. The film examines the cultural differences and societal taboos that both separated and connected these individuals.
  10. 210Love StruckMovie · 2014 · 90m"Apo Erota" is a romantic story exploring the blurred lines between how we see things and what's truly real. It’s a tale of love and its difficulties, examining the flaws within people. This romantic narrative takes an unexpected turn.IMDb 6.4TMDB 4.7
  11. 211MoonstruckMovie · 2010 · 93mA romance blossoms between two young people on Crete, unexpectedly reviving a long-standing feud that divides their families.IMDb 4.1TMDB 4.9
  12. 212The SpiritsMovie · 2016A team of young individuals assists the recently deceased in completing their final wishes, leading them on a deeply moving exploration of the spirit world.IMDb 5.9TMDB 1.0
  13. 213Sisters ApartMovie · 2021 · 94mRojda, originally from Iraqi Kurdistan and serving in the German army, journeys to a refugee camp in Greece. There, she reconnects with her mother, who delivers concerning news regarding Rojda's sister, Dilan.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.9
  14. 214Echoes of the PastMovie · 2021 · 99m · DramaA lawyer working for the German government on World War II reparations to Greece travels to the country and encounters a survivor of the 1943 Kalavryta massacre.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6
  15. 215I, the houseMovie · 2021 · 7mOn a rainy day by the sea, a house can talk. A car mysteriously reappears, shifting between inside and outside. Familiarity blends with strangeness as the two worlds intertwine.IMDb 6.6
  16. 216Tied Red ThreadMovie · 2012 · 106m"Red String of Costas Charalambous" doesn't tell a story, but presents a nightmare that has haunted Greek history for over 60 years: the nightmare of civil war. Older people used to say, tying a red string around a creel before beginning their stories.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.0
  17. 217BeautyMovie · 2021 · 20mCallie, a young woman without a job, lives with her overbearing mother and seeks escape in the glamorous but cutthroat world of YouTube beauty. To gain the attention of her small audience, she pushes herself to extremes, carefully crafting a cheerful persona and maintaining a flawless online image.
  18. 218The Stubborn DonkeyMovie · 2008 · 5mAn elderly fisherman attempts to persuade his donkey to ascend a treacherous, winding road on their Greek island, but the donkey proves stubbornly resistant. The old man is confident, however, that no one can withstand the allure of Zorba's dance.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8
  19. 2191,000 sq. m. of TimeMovie · 2020 · 90mIn the Greek village of Geraki, Southern Greece, an international team of archaeologists is uncovering the history of the ancient acropolis of Geronthrai. Working among olive groves and ancient stones in the rugged landscape, the archaeologists collaborate with the local community to piece together the story of the past.TMDB 6.2
  20. 220The StudentMovie · 2021 · 8mOn November 17, 1973, the ruling military junta ordered troops to suppress three days of protests against their regime. Armored tanks surrounded the Polytechnic University of Athens, and one breached the grounds by breaking through the main gate. The film is experienced from inside that tank, documenting the final moments before the gate is destroyed.IMDb 7.2TMDB 5.0
  21. 221Common DenominatorMovie · 2014 · 80mFour men connect over coffee, sharing their thoughts on life, relationships, and dating. Through their conversation, they discover unexpected common ground.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.0
  22. 222SayomeMovie · 2012During the 1970s, Sayome, a beautiful Japanese woman, falls in love with a Greek man and relocates to Crete. The cultural differences between them are vast. Years later, filmmaker Nikos Dayandas joins Sayome on a trip to Japan, where she seeks to rediscover her sense of self.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.0
  23. 223DIONYSUS, The ReturnMovie · 2020 · 97mThirty-five years after his acclaimed production of Euripides' Bacchae, Theodoros Terzopoulos remains a leading figure in groundbreaking theater. The film traces Terzopoulos’s journey to prominence, starting in his native Northern Greece and leading him to renowned theaters worldwide: the Berliner Ensemble, Russia, China, the United States, his own Attis theater in Athens – his foundational project – and ultimately, Delphi, the place of his artistic origins.
  24. 224What If...Movie · 2012 · 107m · Drama, RomanceIn a struggling Athens, Demetris, a 33-year-old bachelor, lives a quiet life with his dog, Lonesome. One evening, Lonesome's persistent desire for a walk prompts a life-altering decision from Demetris. Choosing to go out leads him to Christina, the woman he's destined to love. Staying in means missing her entirely. The film explores whether true love can blossom amidst economic hardship and examines how a severe crisis can impact relationships, presenting one story from two contrasting perspectives.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.3
  25. 225Unfair WorldMovie · 2012 · 107mIn Athens, police investigator Sotiris lives by a strong moral compass, burdened by the weight of his responsibilities. Dora, a cleaning lady, has learned cynicism and distrust from a difficult life. When Sotiris wrongly arrests an innocent man for a violent crime, his pursuit of the truth leads to a serious error. Suddenly facing legal trouble, he turns to Dora, the only witness to his mistake and his only hope for redemption, for help – a gamble with potentially devastating consequences.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.7
  26. 226VoutaMovie · 2020 · 18mThe outa pigeon, known for its incredible dives from the clouds at 230 km/h, inspires Christos, a teenager growing up in a tough neighborhood of Athens. Returning home from prison, his father threatens conflict, mirroring the pigeons' instinct to avoid a crash. Christos must find a way to navigate this dangerous situation, much like the outa pigeon navigates the sky.IMDb 6.4TMDB 4.0
  27. 227FigMovie · 2015 · 13mAs Eleni lies dying, she requests a fig. Her husband, Kostas, rushes to the nearest fig tree to find one. With little time left and his age weighing him down, he battles a harsh natural environment to return home and grant his wife's final wish.IMDb 7.4TMDB 9.5
  28. 228Good Morning, Mr FotisMovie · 2020 · 70mFor thirty years, Fotis Psyharis has taught at a public elementary school in central Athens, most of his students being children of immigrants and refugees. Because of the language and cultural barriers, Fotis has created unique teaching methods. He uses theater, among other things, as a way to connect with his students.TMDB 6.5
  29. 229Mum, I'm BackMovie · 2017 · 5mForty years after leaving, a woman returns to her birthplace following her mother's death.IMDb 6.2TMDB 3.0
  30. 230The Real RobokidsMovie · 2020IMDb 8.5
  31. 231ClippingsMovie · 2010 · 90mA group of young artists make a movie about a cold case, using old newspaper articles as their source material. The film explores interconnected stories, where events in one narrative unexpectedly influence the others.IMDb 3.0TMDB 1.3
  32. 232Postcards from HellenikonMovie · 2020 · 23mAgainst the backdrop of the soon-to-be-developed Hellinikon International Airport in Athens, the film presents vignettes of everyday life. A couple shares a moment in their car at night, an elderly woman prepares a meal, and two gravediggers walk by – seemingly unconnected individuals. A young boy becomes determined to retrieve his toy airplane, which is lodged high in a palm tree.
  33. 233AntivirusMovie · 2020 · 15mAthens, 2020. During the quarantine, Daphne, a young singer, resolves to connect with her bothersome neighbor.IMDb 5.9
  34. 234Vourate Geitonoi: The MovieMovie · 2019 · 135mThe cast of the popular TV series "Vourate Geitonoi" reunite after 18 years in a new film.IMDb 5.8TMDB 7.0
  35. 235The bio wrestler on the roof!Movie · 2010 · 178mLakis Lazopoulos witnesses the unraveling of everyday Greek life as a house collapses, a river floods, and people are forced to flee. He finds himself on the roof, a modern Odysseus, mirroring the way contemporary life feels like it's being swept away. The past intrudes, demanding reckoning. The film explores the history of modern Greece from 1960 to the present, examining societal breakdown, rising self-interest, declining empathy, increasing corruption, and the diminishing perception of Greece in history. Chryssa Ropa embodies a modern Penelope, desperately trying to preserve her home, her child, and her life amidst loss. But love and affection are eroded by years of betrayal and avarice.IMDb 6.3TMDB 1.0
  36. 236Puccini: La BohèmeMovie · 2017 · 120mGraham Vick reimagines Puccini's classic opera *La Bohème* in modern Athens, setting the story in the vibrant Exarchia district. The spirit of the four young artists and their close bond feels timeless. Their everyday struggles and humor resonate just as they did in 19th-century Paris. Rodolfo and Mimi’s tragic love story takes on a new weight when it feels like it could happen in any apartment, right here, right now.
  37. 237The First LineMovie · 2014 · 91mTwo Athenian lawyers fight a legal battle to recover the Parthenon Marbles. The bronze statue of Athena Promakhos once guarded the Parthenon, and now they must find the strength to defend what they cherish.IMDb 4.7TMDB 6.0
  38. 238The CallMovie · 2020 · 10mA transgender woman learns from her brother that her mother has died. She's asked to return to Cyprus for the funeral, but expected to present as she was before her transition. The weight of this request and the difficult conversation proves overwhelming for her.IMDb 7.5
  39. 239ArundelMovie · 2012 · 18mOn a remote island, a young woman begins receiving letters from a distant admirer. She shares a home with an older woman, and a new postman arrives, accompanied by a persistent stray dog. The three individuals appear isolated, with no apparent connection. However, the letters from the sender gradually begin to subtly influence their lives, raising questions about whether they are finally hearing voices they've long ignored – the sender’s or their own.IMDb 6.6TMDB 8.0
  40. 240PatchworkMovie · 2023 · 86mChara deeply values her family but occasionally wonders if she might be happier apart from them. A tentative friendship with a young girl compels her to face a difficult past and grapple with a central question: Is motherhood simply an innate feeling of love, or a societal expectation?IMDb 6.4
  41. 241Premier AmourMovie · 2020 · 14mTwo people who are used to being alone cross paths. Their dogs connect. Maybe the people connect as well.IMDb 5.7
  42. 242Copa-LocaMovie · 2018 · 14mCopa-Loca is an abandoned Greek summer resort. Paulina is the central figure there. She is deeply loved by everyone, and she reciprocates that affection completely.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.5
  43. 243Andreas Lentakis: A Romantic FighterMovie · 2017 · 83mThis is the story of Andreas Lentakis: his life, his political actions, and his spiritual path. Through his experiences, the film explores the history of the Greek Left and its political journey during the latter half of the 20th century.
  44. 244Nikos Mamangakis: The Last WordMovie · 2018 · 63mNikos Mamangakis shares his final thoughts. A composer known to many and few, internationally and locally, to some as refined, to others as widely loved, he worked across many musical styles and created a lasting legacy. This film uses rare footage from his last concert and rehearsals to explore 84 years of his life in music: a powerful gift for art and humanity.
  45. 245NobodyMovie · 2011 · 96mGoran, Russian, and Julia, Albanian, are second-generation immigrants, both teenagers with aspirations beyond their upbringing. Their lives become complicated when they meet. They fall in love quickly, but their different backgrounds clash, threatening the intensity of their new connection.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.7
  46. 246FantasiaMovie · 2019 · 96mThe film is set in 1990s Greece, focusing on the urban-folk music scene. It tells the story of a dangerous relationship between a young singer and her older songwriting mentor.IMDb 5.4TMDB 3.8
  47. 247PityMovie · 2018 · 97m · DramaThis is the story of a man who only finds happiness in unhappiness. He's addicted to sadness and craves pity, going to great lengths to elicit it from those around him. He lives in a world that doesn't seem harsh enough for his needs.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3
  48. 248LugerMovie · 2021 · 127mThis film follows the journey of a poor Greek family from the immediate aftermath of the Occupation through the early 1980s, a period of significant change in Greek history. Their path to wealth reveals the difficult truth that money doesn't guarantee happiness.IMDb 5.2TMDB 8.5
  49. 249VigilantesMovie · 2013 · 20mTwo brothers see themselves as protectors and take matters into their own hands to defend their land.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.0
  50. 250SemeleMovie · 2015 · 13mEleven-year-old Semele goes with a school note to visit her father at his job in Cyprus. This is a perceptive and moving story about a girl who desperately wants attention and is determined to get it.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.7
  51. 251Dettolmi kai goiteiaMovie · 2020IMDb 6.1
  52. 252Poker FaceMovie · 2012 · 97mAs a child, Niki possessed a lucky charm: a stuffed parrot. This brought her father and his friends gambling success, supporting them financially. However, when a friend steals the parrot, her father loses everything and ends up in prison. Now an adult, Niki must confront her former friend in a high-stakes poker tournament. The situation becomes complicated when she unexpectedly falls for him.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.5
  53. 253The Dust of TimeMovie · 2008 · 128m · DramaA Greek-American film director makes a movie about his own life and his parents'. The story spans Italy, Germany, Russia, Kazakhstan, Canada, and the USA. At its heart is Eleni, who believes in the power of unconditional love. The film also explores the major events of the last fifty years of the 20th century. Characters drift through the narrative as if in a dream, with time blurring memories. A seeks to recover these memories by experiencing them anew.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4
  54. 254JerksMovie · 2012 · 77mIn August, during a twelve-hour stretch from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., three friends – Phevos, Andreas, and Savvas – wander the streets of Exarchia in an empty Athens. It's their final night together before relocating to Berlin, a plan they've held for a year. As the night progresses, hidden sides of their personalities emerge, culminating in a powerful confrontation that fundamentally alters their future.IMDb 5.8TMDB 7.0
  55. 255There Was No Other WayMovie · 2009 · 87mFollowing the end of the Greek Civil War, a small group of Democratic Army members – six men and two women – remained in hiding for 14 years in Chania, Crete, continuing their clandestine political work. In 1962, six of them fled to Tashkent via Italy. This documentary tells the story of the three remaining members who are still alive today.IMDb 8.3TMDB 9.0
  56. 256Wandering SoulMovie · 2010This documentary chronicles the musical evolution of Yiannis Aggelakas, a key artist in the alternative rock movement, spanning from the 1980s to the present.IMDb 7.5
  57. 257Food For LoveMovie · 2013 · 52mA Greek mother's love extends across continents, always ensuring her child has nourishing home-cooked meals. For Greek mothers, food is a vital way to connect, strengthening family bonds regardless of distance. This documentary explores the lives of three Greek mothers and how they use food to nurture their families, revealing the central role of the mother and the cherished position of children within Greek family life.IMDb 7.4TMDB 5.0
  58. 258Unbuilt LightMovie · 2017 · 29mThe story unfolds through memories, meetings, and dreams, charting the final three months of a man's life leading up to a profound change.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.0
  59. 259Milad - My planet...Movie · 2015 · 64mJelani secretly married a woman from another tribe, and they fled their country to escape death. After months of perilous journeys, they reach a river. Some who cross perish, while others swim to Europe. However, upon entering Greece, their first European country, Jelani and his family find themselves homeless and marginalized, unable to stay or return. Smugglers suggest entering Germany illegally, but they lack the funds for the entire family's passage. Jelani faces a desperate choice: if one of his children travels alone and arrives safely in Germany, they can help the family get visas. His children will learn a harsh lesson about finding a home, or creating one, and whether Germany offers salvation or just a new kind of hardship.TMDB 4.0
  60. 260Little LandMovie · 2013 · 52mFollowing the Greek financial crisis, many young unemployed Athenians seek a fresh start in the countryside. The film centers on Thodoris, a 35-year-old who moves to the isolated island of Ikaria to live self-sufficiently. He finds a community built on self-reliance and cooperation, where the inhabitants not only live healthier lives but also enjoy exceptional longevity, making Ikaria a renowned "blue zone." Director Nikos Dayandas explores the island's secret and how its unique way of life offers valuable lessons during times of economic and social challenges.IMDb 7.6TMDB 5.0
  61. 261JoyMovie · 2012 · 80mHara leaves the hospital with her newborn. She dedicates her days to caring for the baby, filled with moments of affection, familiarity, devotion, and gentle routines like lullabies. But the constant news reports of babies being abducted from the hospital shatter this peaceful reality.IMDb 5.9
  62. 262HopelessMovie · 2012The OUK Group is a major Greek supplier of computers, medical equipment, and healthcare. But a hidden truth lies beneath the surface: the company is secretly behind the disappearance of people, using them for experiments involving biological weapons. Following a disastrous experiment on human DNA, humanity is transformed into flesh-eating monsters. With the world overrun, can anyone survive? Will the truth ever come to light, or will it remain a closely guarded secret?IMDb 7.4TMDB 10.0
  63. 263Ανδρέας Πασπάτης - Τσάι PartyMovie · 2019 · 75mA person delivers a speech alone on stage.
  64. 264Yellow FieberMovie · 2015 · 17mA strange yellow dust suddenly blankets Athens. Initially mistaken for sulfur, it triggers a mysterious illness called Yellow Fever. The consequences are unforeseen. The city begins to transform into a dense grove of palm trees. Yellow Fever is a story about the disappearance of a city.IMDb 6.4
  65. 265Daniel '16Movie · 2021 · 101mDaniel, a German teenager, is sent to a juvenile detention center in Greece to serve his time. In an abandoned village near the Evros River, close to the Turkish border, he encounters intense emotions and faces challenging choices. His ultimate decision will be unexpected.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.0
  66. 266A Summer PlaceMovie · 2021 · 22mLimassol, Cyprus, is now a vibrant hub for the wealthy, but for Tina, it's just another suffocating summer day. On her birthday, feeling defeated, the depressed food stylist is ready to give up when a surprising meeting unexpectedly alters her path.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.3
  67. 267Stelios Anatolitis: Battles with FairiesMovie · 2019 · 105mThis is the debut stand-up comedy special from Stelios Anatolitis.
  68. 268The LineMovie · 2019 · 11mA woman takes a job as a debt collector in a call center. Pressured by her supervisor to fit in, she struggles with the demands of the work. Listening to a particularly heartbreaking story, she begins to feel a connection to the people she's calling.
  69. 269Chrysa Katsarini: The Most Precious Thing I HaveMovie · 2019 · 77mThis is Chrysa Katsarini's debut solo stand-up comedy special, recorded in May 2018 at the 2nd Athens Comedy Festival.
  70. 270Zero Star HotelMovie · 2016 · 6mInside a car, two men are speaking. One of them is deceased.IMDb 6.6TMDB 4.0
  71. 271UmbilicalMovie · 2021 · 13mA young woman grapples with breaking free from her deeply religious and superstitious background. While confronting a painful past, she explores the extent of her willingness to confront her own uncertainties.TMDB 2.0
  72. 272Aristotelis Rigas - MusicomedyMovie · 2019 · 86mA stand-up comedian performs a solo routine.
  73. 273The Flight of the SwanMovie · 2011 · 94mAlexis is a vibrant man who deeply values life, people, nature, love, and beauty. However, the relentless demands of his career and the pursuit of success erode his passions, isolating him from those he cares about, including his family and his partner Maria. Alexis is forced to confront the consequences of his work when his company's involvement in a multinational corporation causes a devastating environmental disaster with significant loss of life. The corporation's star employee realizes he’s become a tool for the very system he once opposed. Determined to find himself again and rebuild his life with Maria, he finds himself trapped in a dangerous web of corporate intrigue, leading him toward a deadly conflict with the corporation.IMDb 4.2TMDB 7.6
  74. 274Mataroa: The Journey Goes On...Movie · 2019 · 84mIn December 1945, 150 Greek students traveled to Paris aboard the ship "Mataroa," seeking refuge from post-war Greece. Their voyage became a catalyst for creative expression, significantly influencing intellectual and artistic developments across Europe in the years following the war. "Mataroa" is the story of that journey, and it continues to inspire today.IMDb 7.2
  75. 275Everything Will Be FineMovie · 2009 · 95mFani and Gina, who are secretly in love, get caught up in a bizarre and poorly thought-out kidnapping scheme orchestrated by Miltiadis, Gina's fiancé. Their attempt to kidnap the corrupt lawyer Giotis Mathiopoulos goes wrong when they mistakenly kidnap his aunt, Elenitsa, instead.IMDb 5.4TMDB 4.9
  76. 276KazantzakisMovie · 2017 · 120mThis is the true story of Nikos Kazantzakis, the most celebrated Greek writer of the 20th century. The film draws from his own writings, particularly "Report to Greco," which serves as a detailed account of his life.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0
  77. 277Free SubjectMovie · 2018 · 146mIris, a teacher in her early forties at a Fine Arts School, gives her students an assignment: a Free Subject, at a time when societal norms are being questioned. The 20-year-old students are excited by the open-ended nature of the task, and they collectively build an unrestrained "imagination factory." One student, Yorgos, discovers Iris’s lost cell phone and uses it as inspiration for a project that imagines her life. His Free Subject explores the boundaries of individual freedom in modern Western society.IMDb 5.0TMDB 4.7
  78. 278The IslandMovie · 2009 · 96mThe death of a well-known local exposes a hidden layer of corruption on the idyllic Greek island of Sifnos.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.2
  79. 279IvanMovie · 2019 · 10mTwo people share a meal, isolated in a world obsessed with its own image.IMDb 5.2TMDB 4.0
  80. 280ΓκίνεςMovie · 2009 · 93mFacing mounting debts, heartbreak, and a desire for wealth, a charismatic gambler seeks a hidden gold shipment at a remote tavern. He unexpectedly captures the attention of the tavern owner’s discontented wife, and her affection disrupts his plans, deepening his troubles.IMDb 4.8TMDB 6.2
  81. 281Emoticon ManMovie · 2017 · 20mIn a society where people communicate solely through emoticon masks, Nick encounters Sophie, a woman who expresses genuine emotion with her face. Meeting her profoundly alters Nick's life, exposing him to feelings that emoticons are incapable of conveying.IMDb 8.1
  82. 282Minor FreedomsMovie · 2009 · 82mIn the Greek highlands, a violent man traffics migrants and young women from the Balkans. He refuses to exploit his teenage daughter, Fanny. Addicted to drugs and mentally unstable, Fanny submits to her father's abuse and works as a prostitute for him.IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.1
  83. 283PrayMovie · 2012 · 18mA young woman confronts the harsh reality that the world isn't as kind as she once believed when she's sentenced by the legal system to be buried alive. Those around her accept this fate without question, but she is the only one who understands the absurdity of it all.IMDb 7.9
  84. 284Greek Animal RescueMovie · 2017 · 65mIn the desolate industrial landscape of Aspropyrgos, near Athens, a severely injured and abused three-legged dog is abandoned. A London-based charity dedicated to helping Greece's neglected animals intervenes, along with a team of young volunteers who patrol the area, providing care for the strays in this harsh environment. The film follows the dog's struggle for survival – a chance at adoption, recovery, and a new life in Essex. It explores the reasons behind the popularity of Greek strays for international adoption and questions whether hope exists for both these vulnerable animals and the forgotten region surrounding Athens. The film concludes with an unexpected twist.
  85. 285Slaves in Their BondsMovie · 2009 · 127mWealthy aristocrats face a difficult situation: mounting debts, forbidden romances, strategic marriages, conflicting desires, and intense personal struggles.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0
  86. 286Alimos: Greek Riviera's Blue DiamondMovie · 2020 · 45mJust outside of Athens lies Alimos, known for its beautiful beaches and its diverse atmosphere. This film explores the vibrancy of daily life in this close-knit community, where people live with passion, day and night.IMDb 4.0
  87. 287BeatitudesMovie · 2012 · 16mAs an older man prepares to retire in a turbulent Athens, he is confronted by figures from his history, forcing him to confront his past and decide how to live his present.IMDb 7.3
  88. 288El GrecoMovie · 2007 · 119m · DramaThis is the story of Domenicos Theotokopoulos, the fiercely independent artist and champion of freedom, better known as El Greco.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.0
  89. 289Under Your Make-upMovie · 2009 · 90mNiki works at a cosmetics store and dreams of starting a family. One night, while driving home, she accidentally hits a young girl. The accident, though unintentional, throws Niki into a deeply difficult situation she struggles to cope with.IMDb 4.9TMDB 6.0
  90. 290Chained (Agora II)Movie · 2020 · 110mFrom 2015 to 2019, acclaimed filmmaker Yorgos Avgeropoulos immersed himself in Greek society. He gained exclusive access to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis, while also documenting the lives of others, including a Syrian refugee couple and a mother grieving her child murdered by Golden Dawn. The result is a multifaceted film that follows these characters over time as they grapple with difficult choices in pursuit of their goals.IMDb 8.4TMDB 7.2
  91. 291HouHouMovie · 2020 · 6m"Houhou" is inspired by a Greek children's poem about war. The film examines the blurred boundaries between duty and wrongdoing, heroism and cowardice, and the past and present by exploring the inner world of a soldier.IMDb 8.8
  92. 292LutonMovie · 2013 · 100mJimmy, Mary, and Makis lead strikingly different lives, with no apparent connection. Under normal circumstances, they would likely never cross paths...IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.4
  93. 293Mari Naxakis, the Art of Finger Lace in CreteMovie · 2013 · 90mIn the villages of Crete's White Mountains, women keep alive a vibrant cultural tradition through their skill and artistry. The Cretan "petseta," a type of dowry item, represents a significant part of their lives and identities. Each "petseta" features warp threads that require careful fastening. A simple knot evolved into intricate finger lace patterns when one woman playfully manipulated the loose threads. This film centers on that story. Mrs. Marie Naxaki's connection with these women sparks conversations about the past and the deep significance of this unique finger lace edging.TMDB 6.0
  94. 294Guardian AngelMovie · 2020 · 60mPanagiotis Banouzas, a guard in the Greek village of Pachtouri, faces hardship during the winter months, which intensifies as a film crew spends more time documenting his life. The project gained momentum after a village elder called him "Guardian Angel" during a festive celebration last August. Now, in January, the villagers are more determined than ever to collaborate with the filmmakers.
  95. 295In-MatesMovie · 2020 · 83mOver several months, a camera documents the developing bonds between dogs and inmates in a unique program run by the non-profit Save A Greek Stray at the Women’s Prison of Eleona-Thebes. The dogs – Toska, Montecristo, Charlize, and Richard – and the inmates, Antonia and Katerina, are all striving to overcome their pasts and embrace a new future, determined to face their fears and find redemption.
  96. 296The boy and the treeMovie · 2009 · 30mNear Christmas, a lonely tree, admiring the decorated trees in shop windows, asks a boy to adorn it. The boy has nothing – no decorations, no money. How can he make the withered tree beautiful on a cold, dirty street? But this night will be extraordinary; a night of dreams and magic coming true.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.7
  97. 297Directing HellMovie · 2011 · 78mThis documentary explores the films of Nikos Nikolaidis, a highly regarded Greek director and author known for his rebellious characters who challenge societal norms. His work depicts a bleak present and future, offering only uncertain hope as his protagonists often find solace in death. Nikolaidis' films are provocative and thought-provoking, particularly relevant during periods of political disillusionment. He employs poetic and dynamic filmmaking to heighten tension and evoke strong emotions. The film aims to translate Nikolaidis’ cinematic approach into a documentary, fostering discussion among filmmakers and illuminating the personal complexities reflected in his distinctive style and symbolism.IMDb 7.4TMDB 5.5
  98. 298The Island: The True StoryMovie · 2011Across from the picturesque village of Plaka in Crete lies Spinalonga, an island dominated by a historic Venetian fortress. For decades, it served as a mandatory exile for people with leprosy, often called "hansenists." This dramatized documentary, following the success of "The Island," recounts their stories, suffering, and fight for basic living conditions. Doctors, sociologists, historians, former caregivers, and even those who lived on Spinalonga after being cured, share insights into the ancient disease, its physical effects, the impact of isolation, and the struggles of the island's inhabitants to improve their lives.IMDb 8.9
  99. 299Lost in the WoodsMovie · 2020 · 51mBetween 1984 and 1989, Costantinos Pittas traveled alone throughout Europe, taking 30,000 black-and-white photographs with a compact Minox camera. He intended to capture the essence of people living on both sides of the Iron Curtain. His final photograph was taken in Berlin, the day after the Wall fell. Motivated by the hope of a unified Europe, he felt his project had become irrelevant with the end of the Cold War. He stored the negatives and forgot about them for 25 years.IMDb 7.9
  100. 300MarkosMovie · 2020 · 93mA group of musicians journeys to Syros, Greece, the birthplace of folk legend Markos Vamvakaris, for a concert honoring his life. Throughout their trip, composers, musicologists, and artists from across the globe share how Vamvakaris's music continues to inspire them today. His rebetiko sound remains a vital influence on modern European culture. This documentary explores Markos Vamvakaris's lasting impact on contemporary music.IMDb 8.0