Cinema Museum
The Cinema Museum- Film Archive of Greece is located in the area of Keramikos.
Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )
1950 Aglaia Mitropoulou had founded the Cinema Club, the forerunner of the Film Archive of Greece. The first screening took place at the "Parnassos" philological association with the movie The Raven, by Henri Clouzot.
1963 The Film Archive of Greece was created by the Athens Film Critics Association, chaired by Marios Ploritis and then Aglaia Mitropoulou.
Ottoman era (1453- 1821)
Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)
Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)
What I can see
The Film Archive of Greece, designed by Nikos Belavilas and Vasso Trova, is housed in the place where between the years 1948 and 1975 the listed Lais summer cinema operated. In addition to the 300-seat summer cinema, the space includes two movie theatres of 174 and 51 seats, the Cinema Museum and a library. Pre-film, workshop, projection, shooting, and editing objects are exhibited in the museum. The bust of Aglaia Mitropoulou also stands out in the foyer.
What I can't see
The Film Archive of Greece is the oldest film institution in the country. For many years, it was housed in the Deligiorgis Mansion. It is a member of the International Association of Cinematographers, the International Association of Film Archives, the European Union of Film Archives and Europa Cinemas. It aims to collect film productions and documents, their classification, preservation and dissemination. It also expands its network to foreign organizations, organizes regular film screenings, hosts educational events and promotes research regarding the technical and historical development of cinema. The Film Archive of Greece screens artistic films, pays tributes and organizes special screenings and the Athens Innovative Film Festival, with artists from all over the world.
Info
- Address: 48 Iera Odos St.
- Phone: +30 210 3609695
Bibliography
Greek Film Archive (2024), Προφίλ, [Profile]
http://www.tainiothiki.gr/el/tainiothiki-tis-ellados/profil
Last visit 13/8/2024
