Book presentations

Friday, October 31 19:00Ypsilon exhibition space

KANTRAN presents its debut issue through a striking painting installation inspired by the universe of seven distinct journeys. This 176-page publication bridges rap and cinema, blending conversations, illustrations, photography, and previously unpublished material into what feels less like a magazine and more like a living archive. Conceived by director Dimitris Giotis, visual artist Vasilis Georgoulas, and producer Christos Charakoglou, the project unfolds as seven car rides, seven conversations. The first edition features LEX, Melow, Saske, Thodoris Selekos, Jones, Tasos Hatzis, and Ethismos. The launch will be followed by a party with DJ sets by Melow and Sativa, while on Saturday, November 1, Baby Jones and Bellas will keep the celebration going. The exhibition runs through Tuesday, November 4.

Sunday, November 2 18:00Green Room

Thanasis Veggos returns to his true home – which is no other than cinema – for a special presentation of his extraordinary life story in the form of a graphic novel, titled Th.V. – The Galley of My Life! (Mikros Iros Publications). This lively and heartfelt tribute celebrates the beloved actor’s remarkable career and enduring legacy. The book launch will be accompanied by the screening of a commemorative video featuring highlights from Veggos’s unforgettable filmography, co-produced by Finos Film and Papandreou Film Production.

Speakers: Mika Agrafiotou (journalist), Spyros Derveniotis (cartoonist), Isabella Mavraki (director-screenwriter), Thanasis Petrou (cartoonist)

Friday, November 7 18:00Green Room

Film critic Yannis Grosdanis’s new book (Aigokeros Publications) offers an illuminating exploration of gender and sexuality in New Greek Cinema, viewed through the lens of Pantelis Voulgaris, one of the most significant voices in contemporary Greek filmmaking. Focusing on five of his landmark works (The Matchmaking of Anna, Stone Years, Quiet Days of August, Brides, and Little England) the book examines how cinematic language both mirrors and influences social attitudes toward gender, sexuality, and identity in 20th-century Greece. Blending film analysis with cultural insight, Grosdanis traces the ways Voulgaris’s cinema captures intimate human stories while revealing broader shifts in Greek society.

Speakers: Orestis Andreadakis, artistic director of the Thessaloniki Film Festival, Yannis Grosdanis, writer and film critic, Evi Karkiti, journalist and writer, Angeliki Mylonaki, PhD in Film Studies, film historian, and deputy head of the Film Office of Central Macedonia, and Yorgos Tsemberopoulos, director, screenwriter, and producer.

Moderated by publisher Giannis Soldatos.

Saturday, November 8 12:00Green Room

The book, based on Evangelia Liakou’s doctoral dissertation and published by Neaniko Plano, explores audio description techniques that enhance accessibility for individuals with visual impairments. Drawing on extensive research, the author provides practical guidelines to ensure the quality and effectiveness of audio description in real-world applications. Beyond its academic value and relevance for professionals in audiovisual translation, the book stems from a broader commitment to social equality – advocating for equal access to education, information, and entertainment for all members of society.

Speakers: Evangelia Liakou, author of the book, Maria Tsigkou, Associate Professor of Linguistics and Translation, Chair of the Department of Foreign Languages, Translation, and Interpreting at the Ionian University, Katerina Zampeli, Translator, Director of the Translation/Subtitling Department of Neaniko Plano.

Moderated by director Dimitris Spyrou, president of Neaniko Plano.