Washington, November 17-18: EU Film Festival and Greek Participation

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From: "HR-Net News Distribution Manager" <[email protected]>

Originally From: Cultural Counselor Greek Embassy US

Washington, DC's 19th Annual

EUROPEAN UNION FILM FESTIVAL

Nov. 2-19, 2006

The American Film Institute and the Cultural Counselors of the European Member States present 27 films from 21 EU countries

http://www.afi.com/silver/new/default.aspx

GREECE participates with the film:

The Wake-[Agrypnia] A film by Nikos Grammatikos.

Andreas is a cop on the run. His life has reached a dead end; he has just shot his wife and is trying to flee the country. Nikos, a priest, is Andrew�s estranged younger brother. They have not spoken for a decade. Andrew needs someone to help him get away. Nikos is his last resort. Together they spend an eventful night, during which Andreas musters all his underground contacts to organise his escape. This night is The Wake for their past and for Andreas' wife.

35mm, Colour, 99 min., Dolby Digital. In Greek with English subtitles. Unrated.

Friday, November 17 at 8:45 p.m. and Saturday, November, 18 at 9:30 p.m.

For tickets and full schedule, please visit: http://www.afi.com/silver

Location: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center 8633 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 Tel.: 301.495.6720, Recorded Program Information: 301.495.6700

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