“The Great Eastern” by Callas

Flix.gr now has a monthly slot at the Onassis Stegi. Promising more than a few surprises, its screenings will introduce audiences to new artists, travel the world, and put the cinema we want to see on the big screen.

We will be getting the series underway with the world première of “The Great Eastern” by Lakis and Aris Ionas (The Callas). Freely based on the novel by Andreas Embirikos and shot entirely on Hydra, The Callas’ follow-up to “Lustlands” brings together people of every social class and age as they await an ocean liner, the “Great Eastern”, which will take them on a journey in search of a new utopian society based on friendship, solidarity, mutual respect, love and passion.

To mark the premiere, The Callas will be joining forces with Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth, who created the soundtrack for the film, to premiere a live performance (curated by Nadja Argyropoulou) which they have been working on together over the last two years. There will be also a dj set by the Vouno.

This will be the first time the entire project (film + performance) will be presented in public. Following its Onassis Stegi premiere, the show will continue its journey onwards to selected destinations on both sides of the Atlantic.