DISCOVER ARTCINEMA HYDRA 2025
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OUR 2025 FILMS
Our cinema screenings took place under the stars at Hydra’s beloved Gardenia Open-Air Cinema, as well as at other cherished locations across the island from Mandraki Bay to Kamini Port.
Bun Tikki is a contemporary Indian coming-of-age story about embracing one’s unique identity and learning to love others for theirs. The film follows Sanu, a child struggling to fit into society’s norms while trying to build a loving relationship with his father. His grandmother - carrying secrets of her own - gently guides him toward accepting his true self. This standout Indian independent film will be introduced by acclaimed Indian actor Abhay Deol and writer/director Faraz Arif Ansari.
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Director/Screenwriter: Faraz Arif Ansari
Producers: Jyoti Deshpande, Dinesh Malhotra, Marijke deSouza, Manish Malhotra
Cinematographers: Raghav Ramadoss
Editor: Sayunkta Kaza
Music: Abhin Joshi, EK Pahadi Ladka, Faraz Arif Ansari
Cast: Shabana Azmi, Zeenat Aman, Abhay Deol, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Rohaan Singh
Country: India
Language: In Hindi with English subtitles
Running Time: 120 minutes
Primary Company: Jio Studios
Dirty Boy is a haunting psychological thriller that delves into the fractured mind of its protagonist and the depths of a deeply corrupt system. This indie debut marks the first feature from writer-director Doug Rao, and is executive produced by Hydra local Derek Colloredo-Mansfeld. Shot with striking visual flair in Austria’s Ausseerland–Salzkammergut region - famously known as a backdrop for The Sound of Music.
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Director/Screenwriter : Doug Rao
Producers: Giles Alderson, Sarah Ann-Grill, Marek Lichtenberg, Doug Rao
Executive Producers: Derek Colloredo-Mansfeld, Klemens Kreuzer, Thomas Angermair, Katja Angermair
Cast: Graham McTavish, Stan Steinbichler, Susie Porter, Honor Gillies, Alice Lucy
Cinematographer: Ross Yeandle
Editor: Will Honeyball
Music: Matthias Jakisic
For more information visit our Local Filmmakers Page
A POET
An aging poet finds purpose mentoring Yurlady, a talented teen, though exposing her to the poetry scene might be unwise. His own poetic pursuits led nowhere, leaving him a stereotypical obscure writer.
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ArtCinema presented a fully restored 4K screening of the 1957 classic Boy on a Dolphin in an open-air theatrical setting at the stunning Mandraki Bay - one of the film’s original shooting locations. This special, community-wide celebration will be an immersive seaside evening, evoking the glamorous 1950’s era with fashion, music, and dance, culminating in a sit-down taverna dinner at the beloved Lefterakis Taverna.
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To find out more visit our Boy On A Dolphin Tribute Evening Page
We are delighted to announce the world premiere of Hydra & Sophia: Echoes of a Dolphin - ArtCinema Hydra’s first original production. This 30-minute experimental short documentary, filmed entirely on Hydra and uses AI technology to enhance archive. By combining personal stories, archival material, and live performances from Hydra residents, it is a work shaped by the community itself.
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To find more visit our Boy On A Dolphin Tribute Evening Page
Starring Malgosia Bela and Marcin Masecki, Pawel Pawlikowski’s Muse is a short film about the give and take of the creative struggle. Harmony dissolves into a battle of wills between a master pianist and his temperamental muse who has ideas of her own and, desperate to impress, will stop at nothing. Shot at the Old Carpet Factory on Hydra, with cinematography by Stanislaw Cuske and edited by Yannis Sakaridis.
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Director: Pawel Pawlikowski
Writers: Malgosia Bela, Jose Louis Padula, Mitchell Parish
Cinematography: Stanislaw Cuske
Editor: Yannis Sakaridis
Running Time: 6 minutes
For more information visit our Local Filmmakers Page
Vassilis Karamitsanis, founder and President of the Animasyros International Animation Festival, will presented a selection of animated films specifically curated for local children, providing an engaging and educational introduction to the art of animation while inspiring the next generation of storytellers and creatives on the island.
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Opening of our much-loved Cinema & Souvlaki Closing Night, blending great cinema, local flavours, and the magic of film at the historic Kamini Port,considered one of the sacred waters of Hydra.
The much-loved Cinema & Souvlaki Closing Night returned in 2025, once again blending great cinema, local flavours, and the magic of film at the historic Kamini Port, considered one of the sacred waters of Hydra.
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This now-beloved screening venue has become a family favourite, with the iconic Kodylenia Taverna just steps away, offering some of the best sunset views on the island.
ArtCinema screened curated shorts program again, alongside the family feature film Pets On A Train.
ArtCinema was delighted to welcome back the Hellenic Film & Audiovisual Centre and Creative Greece, the nation’s leading creative industry body overseeing Greece’s 40% film tax rebate.
At our Launch Event in 2024, CEO Leonidas Christopoulos joined us and praised ArtCinema for its “passion for the new”, alongside founder Amanda Palmer. This year, they return with fresh insights from the world of film, coupled with an exciting new focus on fashion and music.
DISCOVER ARTCINEMA HYDRA 2025
Explore our Full Program of events for 2025 or simply to the section you’re interested in