Sounds of Greece at the Greek Film Festival

Sounds of Greece at the Greek Film Festival

Enjoy sounds of Greece at the 30th Greek Film Festival, with a captivating lineup of films screening across Melbourne. From intimate musical tributes to legendary artists to powerful journeys through historic Greek neighbourhoods, this year’s program offers something for every film lover. Explore the highlights below and book your tickets today.

• Maria @ Pentridge Cinema 
  
  Starring Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas, Maria celebrates the legendary soprano through her iconic arias, blending restored recordings with powerful performances that bring her music and her story to life.
  
  Watch the trailer & book your tickets at 30GFF Maria | Palace Cinemas

   

• Dourgouti Town @ Palace Cinema Como | Palace Balwyn Cinema | Pentridge Cinema
  
  With the voice of Haris Alexiou and songs by acclaimed Greek artists, Dourgouti Town celebrates the spirit of Neos Kosmos, a historic neighbourhood of Attiki, through music that keeps its stories and memories alive.
  
  Watch the trailer & book your tickets at 30GFF Dourgouti Town | Palace Cinemas

   

• Memento @ Palace Balwyn Cinema 
  
  A lyrical journey into Giromeri, a fading village in Epirus, northern Greece, where local musicians perform the favourite songs of the departed each Easter Monday. Through this intimate musical ritual, Memento celebrates the melodies that bridge generations, preserving the fragile beauty and enduring spirit of rural life.
  
  Watch the trailer & book your tickets at 30GFF Memento | Palace Cinemas

   

• Rembetiko @ Palace Cinema Como | Palace Balwyn Cinema | Pentridge Cinema
  
  Bringing the soul of Greece’s iconic rebetiko music to the screen, Rembetiko follows Marika Ninou’s journey from Smyrna to Athens. Featuring an inspiring soundtrack by Stavros Xarhakos and authentic performances, the film celebrates the melodies that tell a generation’s stories of love, loss, and resilience.
  
  Watch the trailer & book your tickets at 30GFF Rembetiko | Palace Cinemas

   

• Stelios @ Palace Cinema Como | Palace Balwyn Cinema | Pentridge Cinema
  
  A celebration of the life and music of legendary Greek singer Stelios Kazantzidis, tracing his journey from refugee beginnings to becoming a voice that captured the heart of Greece. Featuring his most iconic songs, the film is a moving tribute to his enduring legacy.
  
  Watch the trailer & book your tickets at 30GFF Stelios | Palace Cinemas

Full program details, film synopses, and ticket information are now available at Melbourne - Greek Film Festival 2025.

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