Chania Film Festival:”Manos Hadjidakis – The Mirror and the Knife – sequel” – Chania 23rd October
A Deep Cinematic Tribute to Manos Hadjidakis at the 14th Chania Film Festival.
World Premiere – intentionally chosen to mark Hadjidakis’s birthday.
The 14th Chania Film Festival presents a multidimensional and deeply emotional tribute to the legendary Greek composer Manos Hadjidakis, celebrating his profound connection with the island of Crete.
Exactly on the composer’s birthday, the festival will host the premiere of the documentary “Manos Hadjidakis – The Mirror and the Knife – sequel” (2026) directed by Dimitris Vernikos. The screening explores the life, philosophy, and eternal legacy of the maestro. The film director will be present exclusive Q&A session
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 20.00 – 22.00
Location: Cultural Center of Chania (Pnevmatiko Kentro), Hall A
Languages: Greek and English, Greek subtitles
Important Note: Seating is unnumbered. Attendees are advised to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time, as entry will not be permitted once the screening begins.
Screening Schedule:
Mano’s Dream (13 mins) – A short film by the Film Club of the 8th Junior High School of Heraklion.
The Mirror and the Knife – Sequel (80 mins) – The main feature documentary, followed by an exclusive Q&A session with director Dimitris Vernikos.
Through rare testimonies, photographic documents, archival evidence, live music and emblematic film screenings, this year’s event attempts to piece together the journey of the great Greek composer on the island, bringing back memories and human stories that keep his presence alive to this day.
The tribute highlights the different aspects of the ties that the composer cultivated with Chania, Heraklion and Anogia, revealing a creative path that continues to inspire, move and generate new readings of his work and personality.
Bonus Archival Exhibition
Visit the accompanying photo and archival exhibition “Manos’s Passage through Crete” from October 19–30 at the ground floor of the Chania Chamber of Commerce
Sources: Chania Film Festival, en/athinorama.gr
