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SUMMARY:Athens’ Hispanic Film Festival (FeCHA) at Ellinis Europa Cinemas
DESCRIPTION:The finest moments of Spanish-language cinema return to the city for their 10th edition\, filling an entire week in May with images\, passion and emotion. Innovative directors\, internationally acclaimed actors and inventive screenwriters come together with an enthusiastic audience\, bringing to Athens an authentic atmosphere from Spain\, Chile\, Argentina\, Cuba and other beloved countries of Latin America.\n\nThrough screenings that highlight both contemporary filmmaking and the rich cinematic traditions of these countries\, Athens is transformed into a vast “cinema” celebrating the diversity and expressive power of Spanish-speaking culture.\n\nScreenings will take place at the open-air cinemas Ellinis Cinemax and Aello Cinemax\, as well as at the Instituto Cervantes and the Hellenic American Union.\n\nThe anniversary programme includes 23 feature films and 13 short films\, offering a comprehensive look at contemporary cinema from Spain and Latin America.\n\nProgramme Highlights\n\nOpening Film: The festival officially opens with the highly anticipated satirical comedy Homo Sapiens? (Homo Argentum)\, Argentina’s biggest commercial success of 2025.\n\nSpecial Tributes: A tribute to the late director Fabián Bielinsky\, alongside the Diversidad section featuring queer short films in collaboration with Athens Pride.\n\nClosing Film: The festival concludes with A Poet (Un Poeta) from Colombia\, presented in the presence of lead actor Ubeimar Rios.\n\nInternational Guests: Distinguished filmmakers including Helena Taberna\, Asier Urbieta and Albert Pintó will attend the festival\, participating in masterclasses and audience discussions.\n\nInformation & Free Events\n\nMasterclass: Saturday 23 May at the Hellenic Open University.\n\nFree Events: 28 May at the Hellenic American Union (docuFeCHA & cortoFeCHA) and 29 May on the rooftop of the Instituto Cervantes.\n\nOnline Screenings: Available from 29 to 31 May via www.fecha.gr\n\nTickets: Advance sales begin on 8 May via more.com and from 14 May at the cinema box offices.\n\n*Due to forecast late-afternoon rainfall on Friday 22 May\, Saturday 23 May and Sunday 24 May\, screenings at the open-air Ellinis Cinemax (29 Kifisias Avenue) will be transferred to the indoor theatres of Aello Cinemax (140 Patission Street) on the same dates and at the same times. \n\nAll tickets already purchased online or through advance booking\, as well as invitations\, will remain valid for the new venue without requiring any changes.\n\nFor the more adventurous cinephiles\, a covered area with a capacity of 100 people will remain available at Ellinis Cinemax\, where the films will also be screened for those who choose not to attend the screenings at Aello Cinemax.\n\n*The presentations by the Spanish directors will take place at Aello Cinemax and not at Ellinis Cinemax.\n\nIn the event of rain\, screenings at the open-air Aello Cinemax will also be transferred to an indoor theatre within the same venue\, at the same times.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-hispanic-film-festival-fecha-at-ellinis-europa-cinemas-2/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Open Air Cinema “Ellinis”\, Leof. Kifissias 29\, Athens\, Athens\, 115 23\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA
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SUMMARY:World Lindy Hop Day: Open-Air Swing Party
DESCRIPTION:Ermou Street will come alive with rhythm\, colour and vintage style as Athens marks World Lindy Hop Day. On Tuesday 26 May\, from 9 pm to 11 pm\, Lindy Hop groups and swing enthusiasts from across the city will gather at 148 Ermou Street for a huge open-air celebration\, open to all.\n\nLindy Hop\, the best-known social dance of the swing family\, first emerged in 1930s Harlem\, New York\, and remains a vibrant form of cultural expression\, improvisation and genuine human connection.\n\nThe date has been chosen to honour the birth of the legendary Frankie Manning\, whose influence was instrumental in spreading and preserving swing culture around the world.\n\nAmong those taking part are some of Athens’ most active swing communities: Hoppers in Athens\, Stomping Ground\, Jump n Jive\, Groove in Athens\, Athens Boogie\, Steam Rollers\, Jazz Antidrastiras\, Hob Nob\, Swing That Thing\, Athens Lindy Hop and Athens Authentic Jazz Dance. Together\, they’ll transform Ermou Street into a lively swing dance floor\, drawing passers-by and visitors alike into the irresistible rhythm of swing.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/world-lindy-hop-day-open-air-swing-party/
LOCATION:148 Ermou\, 148 Ermou\, Athens\, 105 53\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DANCE,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,PARTY
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