Tag: Cinema
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Greek Movie Ouzeri Tsitsanis in Shanghai International Film Festival
Based on a book under the same title by Giorgos Skampardonis, the film takes place in Thessaloniki, Greece in 1942-43. The city is under German occupation. A love story between a Christian and a Jew, forbidden in these times, is used to describe the brutality and irrationality of racial discrimination. Ouzeri Tsitsanis, a taverna the…
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Egyptian former child actress Feyrouz passes away at 73
The celebrated actress, who was nicknamed “the miracle child”, suffered from kidney and liver disorder. Her condition had deteriorated recently, and she had been placed on a ventilator before she passed away. Feyrouz was known for her musical performances in black and white films, in which she usually appeared with the late renowned actor, Anwar…
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Ted Sarandos Talks Netflix Boom and Greek Heritage
Ted Sarandos, a Greek-American whose family hails from the Greek island of Samos, has been credited as the visionary executive who reshaped how, when, and where we watch entertainment. Sarandos’ strategy for Netflix over the past years included a push to create original content on the streaming service, which has since led to many critically…