From the acclaimed Australian indie drama West of Sunshine, to TV royalty in Jamaica, international award-winner Smuggling Hendrix and a retrospective full of laughs, The Delphi Bank 25th Greek Film Festival (GFF) will again showcase the unique perspectives and talents of modern Greek storytellers.

“We’re so pleased to celebrate 25 years of incredible Greek cinema,” says Festival Chair, Nia Karteris. “The talent in Greece is so rich and vibrant, and that’s really reflected in the quality of films we have in the program. There’s something in here for everyone—from the goofy, the dark, and the heart-wrenching.”

The opening night film is from the award-winning Greek filmmaker Pantelis Voulgaris, the heart-rending drama The Last Note will open the Festival. Co-written by Voulgaris’ wife and acclaimed novelist Ioanna Karystiani, the film recounts the lead-up to the mass execution of 200 Greek war prisoners in Chaidari concentration camp in retaliation to the ambush of four Nazi officers.

Closing the Festival is Jamaica, the crowd-pleasing and touching directorial debut from TV director, Andreas Morfonios. Greek TV superstars Spiros Papadopoulos and Fanis Mouratidis star in the bittersweet comedy about two estranged brothers who are forced to reunite after a family tragedy.

With 16 films including new offerings and old favourites, the Greek Film Festival will screen 9 to 21 October 2018 at Leichhardt’s Palace Norton Street Cinema and Palace Central Sydney.  See the whole program at the website  or find out more at the Facebook.