For the seventh consecutive summer, the series of outdoor film screenings of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) “Park your Cinema” and “Park your Cinema Kids” return and invite the public to unforgettable nights under the stars, in Xefoto tou Par Stavros Niarchos.
For the second year this year, for films aimed at adults, “Park your Cinema” renews its collaboration with the Thessaloniki Film Festival (FKTH), the most important film institution in the country. At the same time, the children’s films of the “Park your Cinema Kids” section are selected by the Athens International Children and Adolescent Film Festival (ATHICFF).
The programs “Park your Cinema” and “Park your Cinema Kids” are realized with free entrance thanks to the exclusive donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (ISN).
«Park your Cinema»
According to the press release of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, this summer, under the starry sky of the SNFCC, we will relive together some of the stories that raised us and that are able to remind us what it means to be young, “then” , “Now”, or “forever”, in the inimitable, wonderful way of great cinema.
The screening schedule for the months of May and June, in detail, is as follows:
Friday 20/05 21.00
Stand by me (1986)
The film that marked every generation born shortly before or shortly after the carefree 1980s, on a rare big screen: the sounds, the colors, the smells of that summer when four boys embarked on the adventure of a lifetime , looking next to the train tracks the corpse of a peer are the raw materials of this anthem in companionship.
Directed by Rob Reiner
Screenplay: Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon
Starring: River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Kiefer Sutherland
Duration: 89ʹ
Sunday 05/06 21.00
June (2007)
Juno, a special sixteen-year-old, is faced with an unexpected pregnancy by Blaker’s classmate. She decides to keep the baby and, with the help of her boyfriend, finds the “perfect” adoptive parents, Mark and Vanessa. Luckily for her, Juno has the full support of her parents, at a time when she has to make difficult and important decisions, while at the same time flirting with adulthood. Eventually, she manages to develop into an independent teenager. Original Screenplay Oscar for Diablo Cody.
Directed by: Jason Reitman
Screenplay: Diablo Cody
Starring: Elliot Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Allison Janney, JK Simmons
Duration: 92 ‘
«Park your Cinema Kids»
For this season, at Park your Cinema Kids, the key word chosen by the Athens International Children and Adolescent Film Festival is one and will be heard loudly: Music!
From May 21, it invites young viewers and their families to sing and dance to the rhythm of joy, adventure and friendship, through a series of favorite films that take the melody to the next level. Starting with “Song!” with the talented singers of the animal kingdom following their dream, this year’s program choices offer a fun escape from everyday life, but also valuable lessons for all ages, through melodic stories that promote free expression, understanding and perseverance to achieve any goal. Besides, the Glade of the SNFCC is perfect for dancing!
The screening schedule for the months of May and June, in detail, is as follows:
Saturday 21/05 21.00
Song! / Sing (2016)
Through 65 famous songs of modern pop, the animals of the film are encouraged to follow their dream and give their best for what they love. Among them, an over-optimistic koala that organizes the largest song contest in the world, an underrated piglet, a mom of 25, trying to free the diva hiding inside her, a punk rock hedgehog hiding a very sweet voice behind her hard appearance and a young gangster gorilla looking for a way to escape his family’s misdeeds.
Directed by: Garth Jennings, Christophe Lourdelet
Screenplay: Garth Jennings
The cast includes: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly, Tori Kelly, Taron Egerton, Nick Kroll, Nick Offerman, Garth Jennings, Jennifer Hudson
Duration: 108ʹ
The film is screened dubbed in Greek with the voices of Themis Georgantas, Giannis Chatzigeorgiou, Deni Makri, Georgina Liossi.
Saturday 04/06 21.00
Aladdin (2019)
The magical adventures of the charming street bum Aladdin, the brave and determined Princess Jasmine and, of course, Ginny, who is called to unlock their future, come to life in the most impressive way. One of the most beloved stories in the world returns as a spectacular live-action production. A colorful journey full of magical images, music, brilliant performances, laughter, emotion and some of the most classic songs of all time.
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Screenplay: John August, Guy Ritchie
Starring: Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Marwan Kenzari
Duration: 128ʹ
The film is screened dubbed in Greek with the voices of Isaiah Matiaba, Panagiotis Apostolopoulos, Alexandras Lerta, Dimitris Mariza, Dinou Souti, Sylvias Delikoura, Othon Metaxa.
It is recommended that spectators bring insect repellent and mats or some fabric for the ground.
More information can be found at www.snfcc.org/ParkYourCinemaSpring2022 and on social media pages @SNFCC.
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