{"id":26819,"date":"2023-06-27T13:32:36","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T10:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecloudkeys.com\/?p=26819"},"modified":"2025-11-20T15:06:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T13:06:04","slug":"tip-of-the-day-summer-cinemas-an-experience-to-live-at-your-summer-in-athens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.thecloudkeys.com\/en\/tip-of-the-day-summer-cinemas-an-experience-to-live-at-your-summer-in-athens\/","title":{"rendered":"Tip of the day – Cinematic Experiences in Athens"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re a cinema lover visiting Athens, you\u2019re in for a treat! No matter the season, the city offers unique movie-going experiences that will add unforgettable memories to your trip. Of course, summer is extra special\u2014Athens is one of the world\u2019s top cities for open-air cinemas, where watching a film under the stars is a must. For a full list of Athens\u2019 cinemas, check out our detailed guide Cinemas in Athens<\/a><\/strong>, but here we\u2019re shining a spotlight on some of the most unique cinematic experiences in Athens\u2014and even a few just outside the city that hold a special place in our hearts.<\/p>\n

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Athens International Film Festival Opening Nights)<\/h3>\n

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When: 1 – 12 October 2025\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Athens International Film Festival Opening Nights, was founded by the Athens Film Society (a Non-Profit Organisation) with the intention of highlighting lesser-known aspects\/genres of independent cinema, introducing audiences to some of the best productions of the year and establishing itself as the ideal opening of the upcoming movie season. The Festival was launched in September 1995 and continues successfully until now.<\/p>\n

According to a CINEMA magazine survey, the Festival audience roughly consists of 60.000 film-goers, who are interested in learning about the latest movie trends from all over the world and watching the most successful productions of the season before anyone else. Our goal is to present them with a handpicked selection of independent productions from all over the world.<\/p>\n

More details here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Athens Open Air Film Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n

An experience we all wait to live the last summers in the city. A screen that is moving around Athens and gives you the opportunity to watch some old, classic movies with a live gig playing behind as a soundtrack, or fits perfectly with the city landscape. The program of this summer has again some really good suggestions not only about movies, but also about spots in the city that otherwise you wouldn\u2019t have the chance to visit them. The official start of the festival is today in Zappeio courtyard. Stay tuned for the program.<\/p>\n

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\u2013 JUNE \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

MONDAY 16 JUNE 2025<\/strong>\u00a0| 21:30<\/del>
\nTHE CONVERSATION by Francis\u00a0 Ford Coppola (1974)<\/del>
\nZappeio Courtyard, Syntagma
\n<\/b>A screening of the digitally restored print made last year to mark the 50th anniversary of the film\u2019s first release.<\/del>
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WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE<\/strong>\u00a0| 21.30<\/del>
\nTHE THIRD MAN by Carol\u00a0 Reed (1949)<\/del>
\nCathedral of Athens<\/strong><\/del>
\nScreening with digitally restored copy<\/del><\/p>\n

THURSDAY 26 JUNE<\/strong>\u00a0| 21.30<\/del>
\nPINK FLOYD LIVE AT POMPEII (1972) by Adrian Maben<\/del>
\nOpen-air theater of Kolonos<\/strong><\/del>
\nScreening with digitally restored copy and special sound installation by ART OF SOUND.<\/del>
\nMore details\u00a0here<\/a><\/del><\/p>\n

MONDAY 30 JUNE\u00a0 2025\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0| 21.30<\/del>
\nPRIZZI\u2019S HONOR (1985, 130\u2019) by Jack Huston<\/del>
\nDionisiou\u00a0 Areopagitou pedestrian stree<\/strong>t & Parthenonos Street<\/del>
\nA 40th anniversary screening of the first release of the film with a digitally restored print.<\/del><\/p>\n

\u2013 JULY \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

THURSDAY 3 JULY 2025 |\u00a0<\/strong>21.30
\nTHE HOURS<\/strong>\u00a0(2002, 111\u2032) by Stephen Daldry
\nHellenic Foundation of Culture<\/strong>\u00a0(Stratigou\u00a0 Kallari 50 Palaio Psychiko)
\nMore details\u00a0here<\/a><\/del><\/p>\n

FRIDAY 4 JULY 2025 |\u00a0<\/strong>21.30
\nHOWARDS END<\/strong>\u00a0(1992, 140\u2019) by James Ivory<\/del>
\nHellenic Foundation of Culture\u00a0<\/strong>(Stratigou\u00a0 Kallari 50 Palaio Psychiko)<\/del>
\nMore details\u00a0here<\/a><\/del><\/p>\n

THURSDAY 10 JULY<\/strong>\u00a0| FULL MOON SLEEPOVER<\/del>
\n21.30\u00a0WALLACE & GROMIT: THE CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT<\/a>\u00a0(2005, 85\u2019) by Steve Box & Nick Park<\/del>
\n23.00\u00a0MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY<\/a>\u00a0(1993, 107\u2019) by Woody Allen<\/del>
\n00.50\u00a0JAGGED EDGE<\/a>\u00a0(1985, 104\u2019) by Richard Marquand<\/del>
\n02.40\u00a0PRESUMED INNOCENT<\/a>\u00a0(1990, 127\u2019) by\u00a0 Alan J. Pakula<\/del>
\nStavros Niarchos\u00a0 Cultural Center Foundation<\/strong><\/del><\/p>\n

SATURDAY 12 JULY 2025 |\u00a0<\/strong>80s HORROR MARATHON\u00a0
\n<\/strong>21.45\u00a0THE FOG<\/a>\u00a0(1980, 89\u2019) by\u00a0 John Carpenter
\n23.30\u00a0\u0391 NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET<\/a>\u00a0(1984, 91\u2019) by Wes Craven
\n01.15\u00a0SLEEPAWAY CAMP<\/a>\u00a0(1983, 88\u2019) by Robert Hiltzik
\nPlato\u2019s Academy<\/strong><\/del><\/p>\n

MONDAY 14 JULY<\/strong>\u00a0| 21.30
\nLE MARI DE LA COIFFEUSE (1990, 82\u2019) by Patrice Leconte
\nKotzia Square<\/strong>
\nScreening on the occasion of the National Day of France, in collaboration with the French Institute of Greece.
\nMore details\u00a0here<\/a><\/del><\/p>\n

THURSDAY 17 JULY<\/strong>\u00a0| 21.30<\/del>
\nMELODIE EN SOUS-SOL (1963, 118\u2019) by Henri Verneuil<\/del>
\nAnesis open-air cinema<\/strong>\u00a0(Kifisias Avenue 14, Athens)<\/del>
\nIn collaboration with the French Institute of Greece.<\/del>
\nMore details\u00a0here<\/a><\/del><\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY 23 JULY 2025 |\u00a0<\/strong>A WORLD OF GODS AND MONSTERS OF JAMES WHALE
\n<\/strong>21.30\u00a0BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN<\/a>\u00a0(1935, 75\u2019)
\n22.45\u00a0\u03a4HE INVISIBLE MAN<\/a>\u00a0(1933, 71\u2019)
\nDrakopoulou Park<\/strong>\u00a0(Patision Avenue)
\nA 90th anniversary screening of the first release of the film, with a digitally restored print.
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FRIDAY 25 JULY 2025\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0| 21.30<\/del>
\nCROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (2000, 119\u2019) by Ang Lee<\/del>
\nTechnopolis City of Athens
\n<\/strong>More details\u00a0here<\/a><\/del><\/p>\n

TUESDAY 29 JULY 2025 |<\/strong>\u00a021.30
\nMAMMA ROMA (1962,106\u2019) by Pier Paolo Pasolini
\nEleftherias Park<\/strong>
\nIn collaboration with the Museum of Cycladic Art, in the framework of the exhibition \u201cMarlene Dumas: Cycladic Blues<\/a>\u201d. The film was chosen, especially for this screening, by the artist herself, Marlene Dumas.
\nMore details\u00a0here<\/a><\/del><\/p>\n

\u2013 AUGUST \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

THURSDAY 21 AUGUST 2025<\/strong>\u00a0| 21.30<\/del>
\nINDIA SONG (1975, 120\u2019) by Marguerite Duras<\/del>
\nAnesis open-air\u00a0 theater<\/strong>\u00a0(Kifisias avenue 14, Athens)<\/del>
\n50th anniversary screening in collaboration with the French Institute of Greece.<\/del>
\nMore\u00a0 details\u00a0here<\/a><\/del><\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY 27 AUGUST 2025<\/strong>\u00a0| 21.30<\/del>
\nFOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE (1965, 132\u2019) by Sergio Leone<\/del>
\nMunicipal\u00a0 Stadium of Kallithea<\/strong><\/del>
\n60th anniversary screening of the first release of the film, with a digitally restored print, in collaboration with Athens Kallithea FC.<\/del>
\nMore details\u00a0here<\/a><\/del><\/p>\n

ALREADY LOOKING FORWARD FOR SUMMER 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Check here for more info and updates before your visit!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Park Y<\/strong>our Cinema @ SNFCC<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Summer at the SNFCC\u00a0and the screenings at the\u00a0Great Lawn<\/strong>\u00a0continue: The well-established\u00a0Park Your Cinema\u00a0<\/strong>series returns\u00a0 presenting the films selected by Thessaloniki International Film Festival. This year\u2019s theme of Park Your Cinema brings together films that explore the emotional complexity of human relationships \u2014 not in a heavy-handed way, but with insight, lightness, humor, and style. Unresolved romances, unfinished breakups, friendships that blur into something more, families with hidden secrets, and guilt dressed in humor. \u201cIt\u2019s Complicated\u201d:<\/p>\n

From romantic comedies of the \u201990s to modern European dramedies, the protagonists of these films are, well\u2026 a little lost. They\u2019re searching, confused, scared, falling in love \u2014 and then starting over again. What they all have in common: nothing is simple, nothing is clear \u2014 and that\u2019s where the magic lies. After all, are there any relationships truly worth exploring that aren\u2019t, at least a little, complicated?<\/p>\n

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