In this issue, we're proud to spotlight our narrative feature films.  For a full lineup, visit www.lagreekfilmfestival.org

BRIDES (2005)

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8 pm - Sat. June 16th, 2007

Fine Arts Theatre

Produced by Barbara De Fina and Terry Dougas 128 min, US premiere  

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1922. Greek populations are forced out of Asia Minor by the Turkish army; this story takes place in a ship full of predestined brides leaving their homeland and heading for America. The sad eyes of the women, the truth in their faces, make Norman, an American photographer, want to photograph them. Niki, who works sewing during the voyage, is the one he can't get out of his mind. Little by little they get to know one another and fall in love.

The Guardian's Son is an engaging dramatic comedy about the illusions and secrets of four young people who meet in the mountainous Greek village of Trikala. The film explores the fragile relationship of the young Greek urban generation with the fading past, rich in old wisdom and tradition, of their ancestors. Young and older audiences will enjoy this lyrical and at the same time entertaining story.

Jobless and lonely, Stefanos decides that his studies in Philosophy do not promise the rewards he seeks from life. Instead he opts to team up with his high school friend and rob a bank. Through a variety of comedic situations, The Heart of The Beast guides its hero toward maturity.

Directed by Udayan Prasad

95 min, US premiere
Festivals: Toronto International Film Festival

A romantic comedy set in beautiful Patmos. The story is about Eric, an American archeologist who comes to the island in search for the cup of St. John who lived there in the first century A.D. Instead he begins to fall for the Greek restaurant owner Katerina who knows little about archaeology but everything about life!

Directed by Alexander Voulgaris

93 min, US premiere
Festivals: Thessaloniki, Karlovy Vary International Film Festivals

Pink is a heartbreaking account of the tender friendship between Vassilis, a young Greek man, and Snezana, an11-year-old girl, daughter of Ukrainian immigrants. Reminiscent of Wong Kar-Wai's autobiographical cinematic poetry, Alexander Voulgaris masterfully and creatively interweaves personal experiences to make a reflective and moving whole.

Irina returns to Greece after 20 years of absence in Russia, in order to find her stepbrother. Meeting her brother's friends, a chance encounter with an American saxophone player and a series of dramatic events spark an internal journey of understanding and reconciliation. Sweet Memory presents a compelling work of cinema art, superbly acted by Greek actress Katia Gerou.

The LAGFF brings Tom White to the US for the first time, a dynamic and energetic drama about an architect who experiences a meltdown, abandons his family and journeys through the underworld of lonely souls such as a young male homosexual and a female junkie. Powerful acting and cohesive, bold direction.

Directed by Kostas Koutsomitis

103 min

The drama details the turmoil between Greece and Turkey during the 1920s and explores its catastrophic effects on the Greek aristocracy.