GIFFT of Canada

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October 1st

October 31st

FONISSA (MURDERESS)

Set against the hauntingly beautiful backdrop of a remote Greek island around 1900, “Fonissa” (Murderess) unravels a powerful drama that dives deep into the human psyche and societal norms. This gripping tale is based on Alexandros Papadiamantis’s classic novel, bringing to life the harrowing story of Hadoula.

No sexual references, Common bad language or slang terms, Violence but without blood, No drug use or references, No Nudity, Greek Audio, English Subtitles. Historical Drama.

BEHIND THE HAYSTACKS

“Behind the Haystacks”, a poignant drama set in 2015 at the Greece’s northern border. A debt-ridden fisherman near Doiran Lake opts for trafficking immigrants to subsist his family’s living, while grappling with the hard-edged reality of refugees stranded at the northern borders of Greece.

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Explore more film selections available online only. Our online version will be available until the end of October!

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