Film festival
EVENTS Cinema ParramattaWestfield ParramattaLevel 4 159-175 Church Street
Exodus 1826
A ROAD OF NO RETURN
Screening: Tuesday 31 August 2021 7 pm
Language: Greek with English Subtitles
Captain Mihos Floros returns to Samarina to gather more men and lead them to the besieged by the Ottomans, Missolonghi, in order to assist the fight of the resistance at General Makris' bastion. With his personal friend Elias Manakas and 25 more men by his side, begins the long journey to get to Missolonghi and join Zisis Hatzimatis and the rest of their fellow countrymen.
On March 1826, they start a journey full of adversities through the mountains. Back at the village of Samarina, the women try to find out from Heleni Floros the real reason their husbands had to leave in a hurry. Meanwhile, Ibrahim Pasha and the Turkish commandant of Arta, N. Servan, get ready to launch the final assault on Missolonghi.
Trivia: Exodos 1826 is an independent feature film produced by Aratos Films in Thessaloniki, Greece. It tells the story of the 120 brave men from Samarina, Grevena and nearby villages, who rushed to fight alongside the besieged Greeks during the heroic Exodus of Missolonghi on April, 1826. The movie is based on the greek popular folk song "Paidia Tis Samarinas", ("Sons of Samarina"), incorporating historical facts and fiction.
Review from IMDb: 10/10 AMAZING!!!
redlinus_gr31 March 2018
Such a brilliant film for its very low budget! Exodos 1826 is a emotional film that shows how brave the men back then were, not only they marched to help their compatriots with risk of being spotted and killed on their way from the Turkish/albanian troops, but also they knew that the Battle of Mesolongi was very difficult and of doubtful outcome!
Worthy sons of their Hellenic name and origin!
Bravo, we need more films like those
Perfect for Father’s Day!!! Take Papou to the movies.
poliorkia (the siege)
Screening: Saturday 4 September 6 pm
Language: Greek
Inspired by the story of the battle of Dovra monastery in 1822 in Veria, Greece, the love story of two young Greeks unfolds as they prepare to secretly get married in a church that is surrounded by Turkish troops.
Within the war-hostile climate of the era, two families meet in a monastery to make a marriage secret. But that does not go unnoticed. A betrayal will lead thousands of Turkish soldiers out of the monastery. The abbot of the monastery, the monks and members of the two families, grab arms and Siege begins. Along with her, a survival struggle and a cycle of revelations are also beginning. The story unfolds on the big screen, through the discussion of 2 officers of the Greek army, at the Rupel Fort in March 1941.
Review from IMDb: 10/10 A great costume drama about the Greek War of Independence
tsapik17 January 2019
With films such as « The Siege » modern Greek History comes alive! It is the second historic costume drama directed by multi-talented Director/actor Vasilis Tsikaras touching themes from the Hellenic War of Independence. This film is a narrative of the siege of Dobra monastery in Greek Macedonia by the Turkish army where a handful of Greeks fought the enemy to their death, an allusion to the Battle of Thermopylae. The film begins with the wedding of two youth at the monastery right before the siege and their action thereafter. The plot is straightforward and easy to follow and the director focuses on the relationships among the different characters under the imminent threat of death. It is a film about faith and sacrifice, it brings alive the sacrificial spirit of that time, the spirit of true heroes to whom we Greeks owe our independence. The scene where the family decide together who will fight and who will flee is moving and real. The actors deliver a powerful performance, especially the vikar, and I was surprised to see some lesser-known quality Greek actors in such gripping roles. The whole movie is a lesson in modern history of Hellenic Macedonia delivered in truth and without bias. It is a must see for any lover of history! I totally recommend it for all learners of Greek as well!
