First Greek Film
The first Greek film, "The Weavers," was produced by the Manakis brothers, marking the beginning of Cinema of Greece.
1906
1914
Astoria Film Company Founded
Astoria Film Company, one of the earliest Greek film production companies, was founded, contributing to the growth of Greek cinema.
1927
First Greek Sound Film
"Dafnis and Chloe," directed by Orestis Laskos, was the first Greek film to feature synchronized sound.
1944
Katina Paxinou Wins Academy Award
Greek actress Katina Paxinou won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "For Whom the Bell Tolls."
1955
Golden Age of Greek Cinema Begins
The mid-1950s marked the beginning of the Golden Age of Greek cinema, with increased production and international recognition.
1960
Never on Sunday Released
Jules Dassin's "Never on Sunday," starring Melina Mercouri, was released and became an international success, earning an Academy Award nomination.
1963
Michael Cacoyannis' "Electra"
Michael Cacoyannis' film "Electra" was released and won the Best Cinematic Transposition award at the Cannes Film Festival.
1964
Zorba the Greek
The film "Zorba the Greek," directed by Michael Cacoyannis and starring Anthony Quinn, was released and became a global phenomenon.
1970
Theo Angelopoulos' Debut
Theo Angelopoulos made his directorial debut with "Reconstruction," marking the beginning of his influential career in Cinema of Greece.
1975
New Greek Cinema Movement
The New Greek Cinema movement emerged, characterized by innovative storytelling and a focus on contemporary social issues.
1980
Costa-Gavras' "Missing"
Greek-French director Costa-Gavras won the Palme d'Or at Cannes for his political thriller "Missing."
1998
Theo Angelopoulos' "Eternity and a Day"
Theo Angelopoulos' film "Eternity and a Day" won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
2009
Yorgos Lanthimos' "Dogtooth"
Yorgos Lanthimos' film "Dogtooth" premiered at Cannes and won the Un Certain Regard prize, bringing international attention to Greek cinema.
2011
Athina Rachel Tsangari's "Attenberg"
Athina Rachel Tsangari's film "Attenberg" was selected as Greece's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards.
2015
Yorgos Lanthimos' "The Lobster"
Yorgos Lanthimos' film "The Lobster" won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, further cementing his reputation in international cinema.
2021
Greek Cinema at Venice Film Festival
Several Greek films were showcased at the Venice Film Festival, highlighting the continuing evolution and global presence of Cinema of Greece.
2023
Greek Film Archive Celebrates Centennial
The Greek Film Archive celebrated its 100th anniversary, reflecting on the rich history and contributions of Cinema of Greece.
