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THE MOVIE TELLER

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The Movie Teller
by Hernán Rivera Letelier

Every sunset is like the final panoramic shot of an old movie,
a Technicolor and Cinemascope film, with the soundtrack being the sound of the wind
on the sheet metal. A movie that repeats itself day after day.
Sometimes sad, sometimes less so. But it always ends the same way.

In the arid and barren landscape of the Atacama Desert in Chile, life is tough for the inhabitants. Most are impoverished workers in nitrate mines and cannot afford even a trip to the cinema—the only source of entertainment in the area. A gifted young girl, however, takes it upon herself to watch the movies and narrate them back to her fellow villagers. Her home transforms into a unique stage, where with extraordinary narrative skill, the girl brings the movies to life. Through her distinctive artistic talent, the young narrator dreams of a different life, beyond the confines of the harsh social reality surrounding her—until the arrival of television changes everything.

Since the novella by Chilean author Hernán Rivera Letelier was first published in 2009, it has achieved great success, been translated into numerous languages, and adapted for the theater and, recently, for the cinema. In The Movie Teller, the boundaries between life, cinema, dreams, and even theater are fluid and constantly intertwined. Young director Nikolas Lampakis transforms the small stage of PLYFA into the living room of the narrator, also known as the “Cine-Fairy,” inviting us to experience one of her famous narrations ourselves. The performance explores, through the simplest elements of theater and cinema, the power of imagination as a source of inspiration for another life. In the narrations of this unique folk artist, the story of everyday people—and perhaps an entire nation—is reflected. These are people who envisioned and fought for change but remained proud despite the painful disillusionment of history.

Nikolas Lampakis, after studying Law in Thessaloniki and Performing Arts and Theater in Paris, graduated from the National Theater School of Directing in 2022. Since then, he has worked as an assistant director at the Art Theater Karolos Koun (Macbeth, directed by Thanasis Dovris) and the National Theater (Topography of Death or Let Us Not Forget, directed by Bricena Gjisto; The Final Solution, directed by Sotiris Roumeliotis; The Line of the Horizon, directed by Giorgos Pavlou). In 2024, he directed the children’s play We Fell from the Clouds in Thessaloniki, written by Maria Albanou, as well as two new theatrical works for teenagers in the format of staged readings at the National Theater.

In the role of the narrator, we find Noemi Vasileiadou, an actress with significant collaborations already under her belt, most recently in Oxygen by Giorgos Koutlis. She also stood out with her first solo performance, Caution: Works in Progress.

Duration: 70 minutes

ABYSS

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ABYSS
a paradoxical rite of passage

After the successful completion of three original works—“Red Notebooks” (2020), “Touring Theater Troupe” (2022), and “Algorythmos” (2023)—award-winning actress and creator Eleana Georgouli presents her new play, “Abyss,” at Venue 7G of PLYFA.

“Abyss” brings to life the paradoxical universe of a dystopia. In a near-future world on the brink of collapse—ravaged by endless wars and human-induced climate change—we witness a gamified struggle for survival. Through a chain of poetic episodes, six performers form an explosive Chorus in a relentless, pulsating performance that tests the absolute limits of their mental, moral, and physical endurance.

THE STORY
The island of ARCADIA is a modern-day PROMISED LAND, where social and political justice, prosperity, and exceptional environmental conditions prevail. Before reaching ARCADIA, travelers must pass through ABYSS, a barren intermediary islet housing the Inspection Station. Thousands of travelers arrive here, fleeing their own islands in pursuit of a dreamland.

The Special Committee of ABYSS examines these newcomers to determine if they are eligible to proceed to ARCADIA. The crucial prerequisite for the entry card is to pass ALL stages of the EVALUATION process. Those who fail are sent back to their islands of origin.

But what happens when this process turns into a dangerous and surreal survival game with no end in sight?

CREATOR’S NOTE
Set in a familiar yet imaginary future, the play draws inspiration from humanity’s primal urge to dream of the “ideal” and the eternal disillusionment of this ideal. Through a series of episodes—sometimes absurd, sometimes tragicomic, and at other times despairing—the play focuses on the anxieties of modern humans confronting invisible or shadowy forces that govern their lives.

In an atmosphere oscillating between metaphysical comedy and dystopian thriller, the protagonists face a labyrinthine process of skill collection and credential approval. The central demand of the COMMITTEE during this evaluation process is the travelers’ compliance with the game’s rules. However, to align themselves with these rules, the travelers must progressively renounce every value they hold—ideological, political, or cultural. Through an endless and tormenting process, they must not only demonstrate psychological resilience but transcend their identity on every level (gender, race, class).

With depth and levity, “Abyss” explores the anatomy of the human soul in its thirst for hope and freedom, questioning how far the pursuit of these ideals can lead us.

“Abyss” is presented under the auspices and with the financial support of the Ministry of Culture.

Duration: 90 minutes

STYLIN’ THE BEAT VOL.6

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Stylin’ The Beat vol.6 2025

Stylin’ The Beat Vol. 6 is here!! After five successful years in Athens and Patras, get ready for an electrifying two-day festival on 22–23 February, promising to ignite the street dance scene. The festival is organised by the award-winning Hood Groove Management, known for its expertise in hosting popular events such as Breaking Bad (Athens), South Break Jam (Chania), and more.

On Sunday, 23 February, renowned dancers from across Greece and Europe will gather, while participants will compete in three main categories (Lucky or Skilled Open Styles, O.T.F. Breaking, 1vs1 Hip Hop) for significant cash prizes.

 

Competition Categories:

  1. O.T.F. Breaking Battle: After the preliminary rounds, the top 8 dancers face off in a 6-round tournament. The tournament includes 2 “1 vs 1” rounds, 2 “2 vs 2” rounds, and 2 “4 vs 4” rounds, with all pairings determined randomly.
  2. Lucky or Skilled Open Styles: Following the preliminaries, the top 16 are randomly paired into 8 teams. The pyramid system determines one winning team, and the two winners then compete against each other to crown the final champion.
  3. “1 vs 1” Hip Hop: The best Hip Hop dancers from across Greece will compete in this category. After the preliminaries, the top 8 will battle it out for the first place.
  4. “2 vs 2” Breaking Kids: Students from all over Greece can participate in this category. After the preliminaries, the top 8 will compete for the title.

 

Side Events:

Stylin’ The Beat isn’t just about competition! A day before the main event, dance workshops in various styles will be held by professional instructors at the Mateu Dance School (1 Porfyrionos & Kyprion Agoniston, Marousi), offering dancers and enthusiasts the chance to explore different dance genres. Additionally, a warm-up party will set the mood for the next day’s festivities. 

During the event, spectators can enjoy spectacular shows by acclaimed dancers and dance crews. To wrap it all up, an after-party will bring everyone together for a night of celebration.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unforgettable festival!

Qualifiers: 13:00, Main Event: 17:00

THE MELODIST OF MY LADY

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The melodist of my Lady
Luna Cantat

January 22–23, 2025
February 1, 2 & 16, 2025

The theatrical group Luna Cantat presents the dramatic lyrical text “The melodist of my Lady”, a tribute to motherhood.

The work delves into the profound loneliness that emerges from the loss of one’s mother. The protagonist, a 35-year-old man, returns to his mother’s home immediately after her funeral. He confronts her absent presence through her personal belongings, her scent, his memories, and the realization that true adulthood begins with orphanhood.

These initial moments in his mother’s home become a hymn to his sacred woman and a ceremonial beginning of his own eternal mourning in the truest, most mature stage of life.

DURATION: 60 minutes without intermission.

CHROMA

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CHROMA
by Ioanna Chrysomalli

A deep dive into the spectrum of colors and their embodiment through the language of
movement and sound. A live ceremony on stage, focusing on the body’s energy centers
(chakras) corresponding to each color.

Starting from point zero, the absence of colors, to their gradual appearance and their
union.

 

Duration: 35 mins with no break

Suitable age: 10+

THE ASTROLABE

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The Astrolabe Live in Athens

Emerging talent, THE Astrolabe, has been making waves with his latest single, Lovers, which debuted to widespread acclaim in Oct 2024. Now, he’s set to bring his unique sound to Athens on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

In celebration of THE Astrolabe’s highly anticipated debut album—remarkably produced entirely on his phone—we’re throwing an unforgettable party. Expect an electrifying lineup featuring award-winning dancers, acclaimed musicians, and a show that promises to be truly one-of-a-kind. This is a night you won’t want to miss.

Since releasing his first track in December 2020, Thanos, the creative force behind THE Astrolabe, has been refining his vision while amassing over 1.5 million YouTube views. With multiple radio plays, thousands of streams, and even a feature on the UK’s Channel 4 show Sunday Brunch, it’s clear his star is on the rise.

Don’t miss this incredible event—a celebration of music, talent, and creativity unlike any other!

Duration: 4 hours with no break

Suitable age: 18+

BILLIE SUPERNATURAL LIVE

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Billie “ZIMIA” LIVE

Musical mysteries drawn from the inferno of jazz hop to the catharsis of neo-soul, pulling you into a whirlwind of consciousness… The baby shower of the new album Dharma paves the way to cosmic order.

The seemingly divided world of Billie splits in two… The path she chooses unfolds as an inner musical dialogue between three personas, placed in the past, present, and future.

We will also hear tracks from her debut album San Kyria (Like a Lady), crafted with a theatrical femme tasty vibe, weaving a narrative of realizations and impulses that create an unavoidable sense of awakening.

A night where… anything can happen!

 

With her:

Doors open at 8:30 PM.

VASILIS PRODROMOU SOLO

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Vasilis Prodromou Solo at PLYFA

On Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 9:00 PM, for a second performance this season, armed with his guitars and bouzouki, he says NO to all kinds of war and YES to all kinds of Spring.

We will hear stories with existential or political concerns, songs about love, memory, revolution, and tales about “forever,” “never,” or “never again.”

All this with the mood of “owning up to everything that’s his, both right and wrong,” as the song from his first album (Life Begins Now) titled At the Foot of the World suggests.

 

Companions on and behind the stage:

Production: Cirkelin, Peggy Tsolakaki

GYNAME

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GYNAME
An improvisational performance by the Improvvomen group!

13 women, of different ages, personalities, and sometimes even ideas, live, survive, rejoice, and grieve in the same play. Sometimes as spectators and other times as protagonists.

Before the audience’s eyes, an improvisational performance unfolds without a script. Inspired by everyday moments and shaped by audience input, it tackles—with humor, or sometimes not—issues that affect us all, positively or negatively.

“How beautiful are you?”/ “Do you know how much your smile lifts my spirits?”/ “When will you get married?”/ “Still no kids yet?”/ “Have you gained weight?”

Their shared experiences and concerns unite them in a life that creates its own performances and representations. All so different, yet so similar!

Are groups a refuge? Is togetherness possible? Can society change by respecting differences? Can it really happen?

 

Duration: 60–70 minutes

Suitable Age: 16+

CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL MUSICIANS

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After the successful sold-out performance of chamber music, the show “Contemporary … Classical Musicians” continues for one more evening.

Two young musicians, Michalis Stefanakis on piano and Michalis Gennadis on violin, present works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Benjamin Godard, Robert Schumann, and Sergei Rachmaninoff.

The two Michalises remain devoted to classical music and dare to present chamber music at the PLYFA multipurpose space, addressing an audience with musical curiosity, even if it is not accustomed to classical sounds.

Believing that classical music is neither rigid nor distant, the two musicians present works from the Classical and Romantic periods, hoping their energy will touch the souls of their listeners.

Michalis Stefanakis

Michalis Stefanakis began piano and theory lessons in Heraklion, Crete, and received diplomas in harmony and piano from the Apollo Conservatory – Musical Society (Patricia Arena’s class). He continued studying piano and chamber music alongside his law studies in Athens. He earned a piano diploma from the Athens Conservatory (Theodoros Tzovanakis’s class) and continues his studies under the guidance of Marina Lamprinoudi. He received recognition at the Van Cliburn International Competition for amateur pianists in Fort Worth, Texas, in October 2022. A graduate of the Law School of the University of Athens and the University of Michigan, he works as a director in the international taxation department of Deloitte in Athens.

Michalis Gennadis

Michalis Gennadis started his musical journey at a young age, with the violin as his main instrument. He studied in Athens at the National Conservatory, earning his Diploma with the highest distinction, First Prize, and an award for outstanding performance under Dimitris Angelidis. He has attended seminars with esteemed violinist Bartek Niziol and continues under internationally renowned violinist Giorgos Demertzis, specializing in chamber music. Alongside violin, he studied Advanced Theory with Giorgos Minas, achieving a Fugue diploma with top honors. His artistic pursuits also led him to contemporary music through singing and electric bass, both of which he studied at the National Conservatory. As a violinist, he has collaborated with chamber music orchestras, contemporary music ensembles, and performed as a young artist at festivals in the city of Mezin, France. He teaches violin at the National Conservatory of Ilioupoli and the Attic Conservatory of Kypseli.

Duration: 80 minutes with an intermission

Special thanks to Spyros Nakas for the sponsorship of the piano and to the National Conservatory of Ilioupoli for their support.

Photography: Marilena Anastasiadou