The Greeks of South America

Name: The Greeks of South America
Start: 2025-10-16T08:30:00+11:00
End: 2025-10-16T10:00:00+11:00
Location: Palace Cinemas Norton St, Leichhardt

Schedule

Thu Oct 16 2025 at 08:30 am to 10:00 am

UTC+11:00

Location

Palace Cinemas Norton St, Leichhardt | Marrickville, NS

THE GREEKS OF SOUTH AMERICA
Classification: G
A loco Greek-Aussie-Lesbian adventurer, Billy Cotsis, journeys to South and Latin America in 2024 and 2025, exploring Greek communities that have thrived since the 1800s. The film visits 23 countries, showcasing multi-generational Greek speakers, businesses, churches, and cultural traditions. It highlights how these communities preserve their heritage and language in distant lands. The film also reveals shared values between Greeks and the peoples of the Americas, such as a love for food and adventure, all while celebrating the region's stunning landscapes.
�� What happens when a Greek-Aussie adventurer sets off across South and Latin America in search of Hellenic roots?
The Greeks of South America takes audiences on a journey through vibrant communities that have carried the Greek language, faith, and traditions across oceans for over two centuries. ��
Along the way, expect to discover multi-generational voices, untold diaspora stories, and the surprising ways Greeks and Latin Americans connect; through food, dance, adventure, and a shared zest for life.
Screening as part of our 30th Greek Film Festival retrospective, celebrating Sydney’s Greek-Australian storytellers. �
Director: Billy Cotsis
Country: Australia, 2025
Running Time: 75mins
Category: Documentary
Language: English and Greek with English Subtitles