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Greek National Theater in Avignon Festival
Yannis Mavritsakis’ play Vitrioli, directed by Olivier Py, will represent the Greek National Theater at the 68th Avignon Festival, in southern France. The festival is one of the world’s most important...
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The Greek-French Stepmother of Marine Le Pen
Jany Le Pen (née Paschos) with her husband, former National Front leader Jean-Marie Le Pen. Few things are known about the ties that France’s National Front party leader Marine Le Pen shares with...
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The Greeks of Camargue by Annie Maïllis
French writer Annie Maïllis with Greek origins sheds light on the history of the Greek immigrants of Camargue with her new book. The Greeks of Camargue, a region located in south France between the...
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Victory of Samothrace Returned to Louvre
After the completion of the restoration project which lasted 10 months, the Winged Victory of Samothrace returned to its place in the Louvre museum, on its majestic pedestal, to welcome millions of...
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Greek Theater Goes To Avignon Film Festival
The Greek National Theater goes to the French Avignon Film Festival for the first time. The Festival takes place in the beautiful French city of Avignon from July 4th to the 25th. The Avignon Film...
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Tribute to Kazantzakis in French Festival
The International Insular Film Festival that took place in the French island of Groix, paid tribute to Crete and Nikos Kazantzakis. The festival was essentially dedicated to the Greek islands. It...
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Kazantzakis House in Antibes for Sale
The house of Nikos Kazantzakis in Antibes, France has recently been put on the market. The home where Kazantzakis settled with his wife Eleni in 1948 also saw him produce some of his best-known works:...
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Monopoly Money Used to Pay Greek Jeweler in Paris
A Greek jeweler in Paris, France, was the victim of a major fraud, as thieves paid him with Monopoly money. according to French newspaper Le Parisian, several weeks ago, two thieves who claimed they...
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Greek Cinema Hits Montpellier
The Mediterranean Film Festival, held in Montpellier, France between October 25 and November 4, will include the screening of several Greek films in the competition sector, as well as several tributes...
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Louvre Museum Hosts First-ever Exhibition of Ancient Rhodian Art
The Louvre inaugurated an exhibition devoted to the southeastern Aegean island of Rhodes on Friday, which will run until February 10, 2015. “Rhodes, a Greek Island and Gateway to the East” brings...
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Nine Greek Artists in Paris Exhibition
Nine Greek artists will participate in this year’s biggest European art exhibition “Art en Capital” in Paris, France. This is the sixth time Greek artists exhibit their works in the prestigious art...
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How the Winged Victory of Samothrace was Saved from the Nazis
“Illustrious Yet Unknown” is a new French documentary that tells the story of how the Louvre museum staff saved priceless works of art from the invading Nazi army. The Venus de Milo, the Mona Lisa and...
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Greek Artist’s Work Exhibited in Marseille
History Zero, the work of Greek artist Stefanos Tsivopoulos, will be on display at MuCEM in Marseille, France. MuCEM is a museum of civilizations where artists are free to explore social issues that...
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A Greek in Paris Talks About ‘Charlie Hedbo’ Terrorist Attack
Paris residents were shocked today, January 7, after the terrorist attack on the Charlie Hedbo magazine offices. French authorities suspect that the gunmen who opened fire in the satirical magazine...
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Greek FinMin Varoufakis’ Interview in Charlie Hebdo
The latest issue of French magazine Charlie Hebdo hosts an interview with Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis. The issue was released on Wednesday, February 25, and, according to new editor Gerard...
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‘Salt People’ Tell Story of Greeks in Camargue
French film “Salt People (Greece in Camargue),” detailing the lives of Greek salt workers, just got fully funded on French website Touscoprod (akin to Kickstarter). The film follows the stories and...
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French Digital Artists Breathe Life Into God Apollo
Image via BK I Digital Art Company The astonishing project of French BK I Digital Art Company, “Golem x Apollo,” has recently brought the disembodied head of ancient Greek god Apollo to life, marking...
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France: Ancient Greek Jug Found in Celtic Prince’s Grave
National Institute of Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) archaeologists unearthed the tomb of an ancient Celtic ruler in Lavau, France. They were surprised to find an ancient Greek wine jug –...
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Louvre Museum Exhibition on Ancient Thracian Culture
The Louvre Museum in Paris, France, is presenting a new exhibition featuring ancient Thracian artifacts, giving visitors a rare glimpse in the way of life and culture of the ancient civilization. The...
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Yorgos Lanthimos’ New Film ‘The Lobster’ Presented at Cannes Festival
The new film of Oscar-nominated Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, “The Lobster“, was screened at the 68th Cannes Film Festival in May 15. The movie is the director’s first English language movie to...
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