LAGFF Day 4
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June 28, 2008
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SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 1:00 PM - LINWOOD DUNN THEATER
 THE SECRET OF THE SNAKE GODDESS
(2007, 52 min, DIGIBETA, US Premiere)
Dir: Christian Bauer and Nikos Dayandas
A fascinating portrait of Sir Arthur Evans unfolds as the discovery of a mysterious statuette compels archeologists to re-examine their assumptions about the ancient Minoan civilization.
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 RESURFACE
(2007, 60 min, DIGIBETA, US Premiere)
Dir: Alexandre Papanicolaou and Emilie Yannoukou
A tragic accident in the life of young Alexandros Taxildaris leaves him paralyzed waist-down but also gives him the will power to win at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games. NOTE: The film's directors, Alexandros Taxildaris and his brother are expected to be present at the screening.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 1:00 PM - SPIELBERG THEATER AT THE EGYPTIAN
 PVC-1
(2007, 85 min, DIGIBETA, LA Premiere)
Dir: Spiros Stathoulopoulos
Set in Colombia and filmed as one continuous shot, the film follows the harrowing story of a mother who falls victim to criminals seeking ransom and is abandoned with an explosive device hooked around her neck. NOTE: The director will be present at the screening.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 3:30 PM - SPIELBERG THEATER AT THE EGYPTIAN
 SHORTS PROGRAM #2
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Featuring:
FIRST LOVE (2007, 15 min, DIGIBETA, US Premiere)
Dir: Maritina Passari
A girl's adventures in the discovery of sex and love.
BACH & BOUZOUKI (2006, 34 min, DIGIBETA, US Premiere)
Dir: Angela Milonaki
A girl is torn between family expectations and her desire to build her own future.
MOOG (2008, 22 min, DIGIBETA, World Premiere)
Dir: Haris Vafeiadis
An English school-boy is sent out of the classroom and is forgotten in the austere corridors of the school.
SUMMER HOLIDAYS (2006, 18 min, 35 mm, US Premiere)
Dir: Elina Psykou
On their way back from vacation, a young couple is tormented by the pains of love.
SHOULDER FOR HIRE (2007, 24 min, 35 mm, US Premiere)
Dir: Dimitris Emmanouilidis
In a futuristic world, where people pay for sympathy, there is no room for human relationships
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SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 3:45 PM - LINWOOD DUNN THEATER
 SIRENS IN THE AEGEAN
(2005, 111 min, 35 mm, LA Premiere)
Dir: Nikos Perakis
When a group of young Greek soldiers guarding a small rock island in the Aegean has an unexpected encounter with the passengers of a Turkish boat, friendship, love and a diplomatic episode seem unavoidable.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 6:30 PM - SPIELBERG THEATER AT THE EGYPTIAN
 FALSE ALARM
(2006, 88 min, 35 mm, US Premiere)
Dir: Katerina Evangelakou
A car alarm goes off in the night disturbing the tenants of an Athenian apartment building. They begin to cross paths in their restless quest for peace.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 6:30 PM - LINWOOD DUNN THEATER
 THE JOURNEY: THE GREEK-AMERICAN DREAM
(2007, 87 min, DIGIBETA, LA Premiere)
Dir: Maria Iliou
A concise visual account of Greek immigration into the United States. NOTE: The Director and a collaborator are expected to be present at the screening.
Screening with:
DEAR STEVEN SPIELBERG
(2006, 19 min, DIGIBETA, US Premiere)
Dir: Stefan Georgiou
The fruitless schemes of a young English filmmaker to contact Steven Spielberg.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 9:00 PM - LINWOOD DUNN THEATER
 ALTER EGO
(2007, 99 min, 35 mm, US Premiere)
Dir: Nicholas Dimitropoulos
A disillusioned young pop star's search for true friendship and love. NOTE: Singer and actor Sakis Rouvas will be present at the screening.
Screening with:
THE TRAP
(2007, 20 min, 35 mm)
Dir: Rita Wilson
A woman overcomes her fear of the unknown and learns to "let go" in a series of strange circumstances.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
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SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 9:00 PM - SPIELBERG THEATER AT THE EGYPTIAN
 HOLD ME
(2006, 94 min, 35 mm, US Premiere)
Dir: Lucia Rikaki
A poetic exploration of love and loss, inspired by an internet network created by the filmmaker.
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