Amman, May 27 (Petra) — The inaugural Greek Film Days in Jordan commenced Monday evening at the outdoor theater of the Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC) in Amman.

During the opening ceremony of this four-day event, Greek Ambassador to Jordan Irene Riga extended congratulated Jordanians on the Kingdom’s 79th Independence Day, highlighting the strong ties between Greece and Jordan.

Riga expressed gratitude to the RFC for its collaboration and efforts in organising this special edition. She emphasised that the event marks the first time Greek films are being screened in Jordan, adding that the Greek Film Days aim to celebrate Greece’s rich cultural heritage and everyday life through cinema.

She highlighted that the screenings will showcase Greece’s vibrant film industry and talented filmmakers, fostering closer cultural and diplomatic relations between the two nations.

Attended by representatives from various European and international embassies, the ceremony underscored the importance of cultural initiatives like the Greek Film Days amid regional and global challenges.

Such events, she said, serve to inspire hope, offer comfort and deepen mutual understanding and bonds.

Regarding the opening film, “Polydroso,” Riga described it as a profound exploration of memory, identity and time, conveyed through a lens that captures human emotion.

The event featured the screening of “Polydroso,” directed by Alexander Voulgaris and produced in 2023, with Arabic and English subtitles. The film narrates the story of Sophia, a daughter named after her mother, who returns to the Athens suburb of Polydroso to care for her ailing ballet teacher and mother.

As she reconnects with her past and the mysterious, isolated neighbourhood, Sophia grapples with the reasons she left and confronts her memories of her father, as well as her fears of losing her mother to illness.

The film delves into the depths of human emotion through visual and graphic techniques, evoking childhood memories and employing experimental film elements.

“Polydroso” has received acclaim, earning seven nominations, including Best Actress and Best Cinematography, at the 2024 Hellenic Film Academy Awards.

//Petra// AK
27/05/2025 17:42:23