{"id":21765,"date":"2025-11-04T14:52:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T11:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/halu.travel\/?p=21765"},"modified":"2025-11-04T14:53:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T11:53:15","slug":"tiff-66-thessalonikis-film-festival-lights-up-the-city-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/halu.travel\/el\/tiff-66-thessalonikis-film-festival-lights-up-the-city-again\/","title":{"rendered":"TIFF 66: Thessaloniki\u2019s Film Festival Lights Up the City Again\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TIFF 66: Thessaloniki\u2019s Film Festival Lights Up the City Again<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Every autumn, Thessaloniki turns into a living movie set. Caf\u00e9s fill with late-night debates about favorite screenings, queues form outside cinemas by the sea, and the city hums with the rhythm of film reels and storytelling. The Thessaloniki International Film Festival (TIFF)<\/strong> has long been one of Europe\u2019s most beloved celebrations of cinema, and this year, for its 66th edition, the excitement feels bigger than ever.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Festival that Transforms the City<\/span><\/h2><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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From October 30 to November 9<\/strong>, Thessaloniki becomes a cinematic playground. A total of 278 films<\/strong> light up the city\u2019s iconic venues like the Olympion and Pavlos Zannas theaters<\/strong>, as well as the port\u2019s Frida Liappa, Tonia Marketaki, John Cassavetes, and Stavros Tornes<\/strong>. Add to that the Makedonikon theater<\/strong> and the Festival\u2019s online platform<\/strong>, and you get a city completely immersed in film.<\/p>

The lineup brings together international discoveries, bold new voices, and homegrown stories. From the International Competition<\/strong> to the experimental >>Film Forward<\/strong> and the late-night charm of \u2019Round Midnight<\/strong>, each section offers a glimpse into the best of contemporary cinema. The Open Horizons<\/strong> program and Special Screenings<\/strong> round out the experience with acclaimed titles from around the world and beloved filmmakers returning to Thessaloniki\u2019s screens.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The 66th Thessaloniki International Film Festival celebrates the harmony between cinema and visual art. This year\u2019s visual identity, designed by Greek artist Stefanos Rokos<\/strong>, captures the movement and emotion of storytelling through bold colors and dreamlike imagery. The festival\u2019s trailers, directed by Fokion Xenos<\/strong> with music by Jim Sclavunos<\/strong>, carry that same creative rhythm, turning the idea of the festival itself into a work of art.<\/p>

Beyond the screenings, TIFF explores the deeper language of storytelling through masterclasses, tributes, and exhibitions<\/strong>. Its central theme, \u201cPlot Twist: Beyond the Sixth Sense,\u201d<\/strong> reflects on the unexpected turns that reshape our understanding of a story and sometimes of ourselves. It reminds us that cinema is not only about what we see but about how it makes us feel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Opening and Closing Films<\/h2>\n

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The festival opened with Jim Jarmusch\u2019s \u201cFather Mother Sister Brother\u201d<\/strong>, a film that recently won the Golden Lion in Venice<\/strong>, starring Indya Moore<\/strong>, one of TIME magazine\u2019s 100 most influential people in the world. The closing film will be \u201cHEN\u201d by Gy\u00f6rgy P\u00e1lfi<\/strong>, a remarkable Greek co-production that first premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. The screening will take place on November 9<\/strong> and is open only to those with limited tickets and invitations.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A Cultural Landmark for Thessaloniki<\/span><\/h2><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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For more than six decades, TIFF <\/b>has been the beating heart of Thessaloniki\u2019s creative scene. It bridges Greek and international cinema, draws world-renowned filmmakers to the city, and turns every November into a celebration of ideas, artistry, and shared emotion. Whether you\u2019re a lifelong cinephile or just curious about the magic of film, this festival is an experience that brings the city\u2019s energy, culture, and spirit together on the big screen.<\/p>

Ready to plan your screenings? Explore the official program and full schedule<\/a><\/strong> on TIFF\u2019s website and check ticket information and availability here<\/a><\/strong>. With hundreds of films, international guests, and screenings across Thessaloniki, this is your chance to experience the city at its most cinematic.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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