Summer cinema in Kontomari – 11th June until 17th September

Every Wednesday throughout the  summer we have an appointment at the village square of Kontomari, next to the hall of the Cultural Cub, from 11th June onwards after 20:30 for street food tastings, and at 21:00 the screenings will begin.
Free entrance.

Today’s society may not often have people’s appointments in a village square, may not have places to talk to the elders and smile with children. These are exactly the ingredients we want the Cinema all’ aperto to have in Kontomari.
Cultural Association of Kontomari

Programme for June:

The first film is presented on
11th June:
Down by Law, 1986, directed by Jim Jarmusch, starring Tom Waits, John Lurie and Roberto Benigni.

18th June:
Reinas (Queens), 2024, a coming-of-age drama film directed by Klaudia Reynicke
Information about this film – here

25th June:
The Luthier (Ο Οργανοποιός) – A documentary about the magic of music and the power of dreams.

Synopsis:
How paradoxical does it sound that some of the world’s best flamenco guitars are made in a small village in Serres by a Greek luthier? Even more so, that this very man envisions a grand music festival in a place where flamenco is virtually unknown? The isolation of rural Greece, combined with the unique and often solitary daily life of a musical instrument maker, shapes a fascinating reality—one that surprises through its sheer simplicity. This is a portrait that balances between solitude, creativity, and the small pleasures of village life, ultimately achieving global recognition. A documentary infused with elements of fiction and historical insights, transporting us into the world of flamenco. As we journey from the Greek countryside to international cities and back again, we witness the fusion of cultures and musical traditions. The passion of the luthier and his friends will be the driving force that helps them overcome every obstacle and turn their dream into reality.
Trailer

The Kontomari Cultural Association in cooperation with the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, CINEDOC, Cinobo, Feelgood, Small Planet and the Athens Spanish Film Festival organize these free summer film screenings in Kontomari.