Karagiozis the Movie
- When:
- Where: Cinema Como 299 Toorak Rd & Chapel St, South Yarra, VIC 3141
- Entry: Ticketed
Event Details
“Karagiozis is the ultimate symbol of Greek folklore and tradition”
Karagiozis is a famous character of the shadow puppet theater in Greece, said to have originated in the Ottoman Empire.
He is dearly beloved by a significant number of people, both old and young. Audiences share joyful experiences while watching his plays and have laughed heartily at his jokes through time.
In Greece, Karagiozis is considered a part of the cultural heritage, and is widely regarded as a Greek character due to his long history in the country.
He has been entertaining audiences since the 18th century and has passed on his stories and messages from generation to generation.
Sponsors
GREEK FILM FESTIVAL 2023 PRESENTED BY Bendigo Bank
Procal, Oasis, Joannides Funerals, Pronia, Scoot, Sky Express, Greek Quarter, Ant1 Pacific
Festival Partners
Hellenic Wines and Spirits, Bahari I Gringlish, Epsa, Sue Sensi, Vanilla Lounge, Thematikos, Kwikkopy, Carroten, Themida Legal, Clever Little Koalas
Media Sponsors
Neos Kosmos, The Greek Herald, Ta Nea I 3XY, SBS Greek, Rythmos, 3ZZZ, Paroikiaki Tileorasi, Greek City Times, Greek News 24
About Greek Film Festival 2023
This event is part of the series Greek Film Festival 2023.
The Greek Community of Melbourne hosts a wide range of events, from intimate gatherings to large functions, and celebrates cultural diversity with vibrant festivals, performances, and exhibitions.
- LANGUAGE English
- CATEGORY Film
- EVENT SERIES Greek Film Festival > Greek Film Festival 2023
- PRESENTED BY The Greek Community of Melbourne
- PLACE Cinema Como
- ADDDRESS 299 Toorak Rd & Chapel St, South Yarra, VIC 3141
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