Michael Cacoyannis Foundation
Cultural centers just small oases in concrete jungle of Athens
With very few exceptions, Athens has by no means experienced the so-called "Bilbao phenomenon," which occurred in the Spanish city; namely a domino effect of changes that would improve the urban environment around its museums and large cultural sites.
Classic Japanese Cinema | Athens | February 13-15
In collaboration with the Japan Foundation and the Embassy of Japan in Greece, the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation is hosting a film festival dedicated to Yasujiro Ozu and Kenji Mizoguchi, two masters of classic Japanese cinema, on February 13-15. The screenings include two internationally acclaimed movies by each director at the Cacoyannis Foundation.
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Othon | Athens | December 17
After a sold-out show at the Tate Modern, London-based Greek composer, pianist, songwriter, producer, DJ and club promoter Othon comes to Athens' Michael Cacoyannis Foundation with his latest album "The God Within." By means of piano, electronic manipulation and sound design, Othon and artistic partner Owen Pratt express the inner journey of meditation via his signature electronic minimalism.
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Theodorakis Tribute | Athens | April 20
Pianist Stefanos Korkolis and singer Sofia Manousaki present three emblematic song cycles by Mikis Theodorakis at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation on Saturday, April 20.
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African Film Week | Athens & Tripoli | April 1-7 & 11-17
African Film Week, under way at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation (MCF) in Athens through April 7 before moving to the Peloponnesian town of Tripoli's Cineville multiplex from April 11-17, brings together 12 exciting selections from seven countries.
Tragedy 2.0 | Athens | To October 18
The Michael Cacoyannis Foundation is hosting Tragedy 2.0, an event that explores the relevance of ancient drama in modern times, through October 18.
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Cyprus Missing | Athens | June 5-8
The Michael Cacoyannis Foundation is hosting an exhibition from June 5 to 8 on the long search for hundreds of people who went missing in Cyprus during Turkey's invasion of the island's north in 1974. "In the Shadow of Their Absence," which opens at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, comprises photographs of victims, their families and search efforts.
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The Power of Music | Athens | February 15-18
The Japanese Embassy in Athens presents "The Power of Music," a tribute to Japanese cinema consisting of four films which will be screened at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation in their original language with Greek and English subtitles. The festival begins at 7.30 p.m.
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Light in Black | Athens | To December 4
Twelve acclaimed Greek artists have drawn inspiration from the works of eminent Greek poets published in a collection by Porfyra for the exhibition "Light in Black," on display at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation through December 4. In the show, they present rays of light, or hope, in otherwise melancholy works. The inauguration takes place on Tuesday, November 28, at 7 p.m.
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Japanese Festival | Athens | February 22-24
The Japanese Embassy in Athens and the Japan Foundation present a mini-festival of films dedicated to the art of food, titled "Eating - Loving - Living," at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation. The event comprises critically acclaimed films from Japan, with both English and Greek subtitles.
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