During the press conference held for the Festival, which was introduced by the Minister of Culture and Sport, Lydia Koniordou, the Festival’s artistic director, Vangelis Theodoropoulos, at exactly one year after his appointment, announced this year’s program of the Athens and Epidaurus Festival. “On just five weeks of preparation we were able to give a first taste of the direction in which we are interested, an initial positioning –youthful, alternative and at the same time political. Having since overcome difficulties that wouldn’t leave us be throughout 2016, and having managed to dynamically ensure the institution’s continuity, we now turn a new leaf, and we invite you to our true premiere,” said Mr. Theodoropoulos.
This year the Athens and Epidaurus Festival launches the “Epidaurus School,” a valuable international summer school for ancient drama, at the same time broadening the scope of its events through “Opening up to the city”, aiming to become a vibrant, artistic initiative extending beyond the stage.
In an outgoing spirit that looks to connect the Athens and Epidaurus Festival with other institutional actors, the Festival also renewed its cooperation with the Athens International Film Festival “Opening Nights”, for the purposes of the Athens Open Air Film Festival.
This year, with the support of the British Council, the Athens Open Air Film Festival has prepared a tribute to mystery, horror and dark surprises to turn your summer night on their heads! Gothic horror and romance stories based on the darkest fears and desires will be the cinematic myths featured in «British Gothic».
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