FRIDAY NIGHT TICKET INCLUDES:
The critically acclaimed biographical film STELIOS about Stelios Kazantzidis, whose music shaped generations and gave voice to the Greek diaspora worldwide. This is more than a film–it’s a celebration of identity, resilience, and heritage.
A SPECIAL IN-PERSON Q & A WITH LEAD ACTRESS, ASIMENIA VOULIOTI ("Marinella" in the film).
"RED CARPET" OPENING PARTY featuring complimentary celebratory beverage ("poto") at the Tara Theatre. Toast and kickoff the Expo with fellow film lovers and our special guest!
Synopsis: The long-awaited STELIOS, a film about Stelios Kazantzidis (1931-2001), the wildly popular rebetika and laika Greek singer who sang the loves and struggles of Minor Asia immigrants and the working class.
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.
Starring: Christos Mastoras, Asimenia Voulioti, Agoritsa Oikonomou
Drama
Click here to view STELIOS trailer
(In Greek with English subtitles.)
132 minutes
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