Stelios – GIFFT Halifax

*Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable

Stelios – GIFFT Halifax

The touching story of a child from a Pontic refugee family who managed to survive and thrive against all odds, thanks to his immense talent and resilience in the face of social and personal challenges. Music, love, family, friends, fishing, creativity, people of the night, hardcore fans, and intense conflicts come together to create the mosaic of his life. This film is a tribute to a legendary singer, whose voice touched
the hearts of all Greeks around the world. A film for those who loved him and those who wish to discover him.

Director: Yorgos Tsemberopoulos

Duration: 2:12′

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 fulfill his dream of becoming one of the world’s finest clarinet soloists. Based on a true story.

Director: Fivos Kontogiannis

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