Giannis in the Cities – GIFFT Toronto

*Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable

Giannis In The Cities – GIFFT Toronto

In 1949, Giannis, the son of a rebel, is six years old when he is torn from his natural environment and deported to the Childcare Cities, educational camps set up during the Greek Civil War, a world where ideas and desires are manipulated.
His dreams turn into nightmares, and a dark feeling for his father slowly inhabits his heart. It’s only as an adult that he manages to redefine his existence and decides to go and meet his father … The true story of writer Giannis Atzakas.

Duration: 1:30′

Special Guest Director: Eleni Alexandrakis

This screening includes the short film:

Golden Fingers

In 1960s rural Greece, a 6-year-old gypsy boy battles school bullies, an abusive father, and a deeply racist society. As an outcast from a destitute family, his dream of becoming a musician seems impossible. Yet, this young boy will stop at nothing to overcome the obstacles and fulfil his dream of becoming one of the world’s finest clarinet soloists. Based on a true story.

Director: Fivos Kontogiannis

Duration: 00:15′

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