GIFFT of Canada
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October 1st
October 31st
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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.
THE PROMOTION
It is 2012. Nikos lives in Athens. He is a film director who teaches film direction at the University of Thessaloniki. Today, he will ask his father, Mr. Andrikos, to accompany him to the swearing-in ceremony for his promotion at the University. A father-son train journey ensues, with time running backwards.
No sexual references, Common bad language or slang terms, No violence, No drug use or references, No Nudity, Greek Audio, English Subtitles. Drama.
JOURNEY INTO CYPRUS EAST AND WEST
In 2018, Yalcin and Stavros, two Australian Cypriots from Melbourne completed an enormous trek across Cyprus: a 400km journey from the Karpas Peninsula in the east to the birthplace of Aphrodite in the west.
No sexual references, No bad language, No violence, No drug use or references, No Nudity, English Audio, Documentary.
SGT FRUIT FLY
Stanley, a sixteen-year-old boy, grappled with the harsh realities of bullying, financial instability, and unsavory company. Haunted by the heroic legacy of his deceased father, Stanley yearns to secure his place in an adult-dominated world.
Sexual references or acts of romance, Common bad language or slang terms, Brief violence without blood, No drug use or references, No Nudity, English Audio, Comedy.
Ex files, Pals
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Pocket Dials
A man and a woman reflect on a first date and the ambiguous connection between them with their respective best friends.
No sexual references, No bad language, No violence, No drug use or references, No Nudity, English Audio. Light Drama
LISTEN TO WHO'S TALKING
Fotis is in a dead end both personally and professionally. At this critical point in his life, a voice he is familiar with will take action, a voice he knows only in his head.
No sexual references, Common bad language or slang terms, No violence, No drug use or references, No Nudity, Greek Audio, English Subtitles. Romantic Comedy.
ALL HAPPY FAMILIES
Haroula Rose’s charming dramedy stars How I Met Your Mother’s Josh Radnor as Graham, an actor and writer in a slump and still waiting for his big break while his hugely successful brother Will (Rob Huebel) stars in his own sitcom.
THE LAST TAXI DRIVER
Thomas, a taxi driver struggles with his life expectations and literature passions, leading to an erotic obsession after a client’s suicide. Featuring Klelia Andrioltou (Maestro in Blue).
Graphic sexual activity, no cursing, No violence, No drug use or references, Partial or brief nudity, Greek Audio, English Subtitles. Drama.
BEHIND THE HAYSTACKS
In 2015, a middle-aged fisherman living on the northern border of Greece near Doiran Lake finds himself in deep debt. He begins trafficking immigrants* across the border, in exchange for a large sum. His wife, a housewife and devout parishioner, seeks truth, while her daughter attempts to define her own life in an oppressive environment.
On-screen sex that is not graphic, Common bad language or slang terms, Violence including weapons or blood, No drug use or references, Partial or brief nudity, Greek Audio, English Subtitles. Drama.
OPERATION STAR
Greece in 1943. A platoon of German soldiers is on the hunt for two Greek officers after the failure of Operation Star. Based on a true story.
Sexual references or acts of romance, No bad language, war scenes, No drug use or references, Naturalistic nudity. Greek/German Audio, English subtitles. Historical.
MARKINGS OF MURDER
Donald Brubaker Jr, a habitual sleepwalker and son of a famed serial killer, suspects himself of committing murders at night in his neighborhood without his knowledge.
Sexual references or acts of romance, Common bad language or slang terms, Violence including weapons or blood, Mild drinking by supporting characters, No Nudity, English Audio. Thriller.
MINORE
When mysterious creatures invade a Greek seaside port, a misfit band of musicians, tourists, bodybuilders, and grannies unite to save the city in this quirky action-comedy.
No sexual references, Frequent use of curse words, Graphic violence including weapons, Mild drinking by supporting characters, No Nudity. Greek/English Audio, English Subtitles. Dark Comedy.
REUNIVERSE
A rare fog weather phenomenon unites parallel universes. A group of old classmates decide to organize a reunion on the night that Athens will be affected by it. As the hours pass by, the friends move from one universe to another, wondering in which one of all their lives they had the most successful route.
LISTEN (ACOUSE ME)
Financial upheaval forces a teenage deaf girl, Valmira 16, to leave her progressive Athens school and return to her father’s struggling island where she is confronted by the danger of prejudice and intolerance, most shockingly — her own.
No sexual references, Curse words used in multiple instances, Brief violence without blood, No drug use or references, No Nudity, Greek Audio, English Subtitles. Drama.
PROFESSIONAL SLEEPWALKER
A failed poet discovers that his mother has marketed him as a local “Pythia,” bringing in customers at night to listen to his recitation. At first he gets angry, but then he decides to take control of the business, leading the whole thing to a total disaster.
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