Welcome reception at the Consul General’s Residence ahead of the New York Greek Film Expo (May, 3-11)

The Consul General of Greece in New York Konstantinos Koutras had the pleasure of hosting his annual reception of the Hellenic Film Society’s Board of Directors, a non-profit organization promoting Greek cinema throughout the United States.

The welcome reception was held on May 6, in the presence of some of the directors participating in this year’s Greek Film Expo. The Society’s founder, Jimmy DeMetro gave a brief presentation of the team behind the Hellenic Film Society USA and introduced the artists whose work will be screened during the Expo. He emphasized the Society’s mission, which is to share the richness of Greek films with a wider American audience, to showcase Greek movies, and to preserve the film heritage of Greece.

The 2019 Greek Film Expo (May 3 – May 11) will focus on films which capture the current political and social transitions in Greece, the life stories of 20th-century cultural giants, a love story set against the backdrop of the Greek War of Independence, and a documentary that explores women’s issues.

During the reception, directors Maria Lafi (Holy Boom), Nikos Labôt (Her Job), Marios Piperides (Smuggling Hendrix), Athena Scotes (Last Song to ‘Xenitia’) and Karina Logothetis (Vourvourou, a short film) had the opportunity to familiarize the small audience of friends with their latest film.

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