THE BIRTHDAY PARTY

We are delighted to announce the Hydra Island Premiere of The Birthday Party, the acclaimed new drama directed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez and based on the bestselling novel by Panos Karnezis.

Presented by the author himself, this special screening takes place ahead of the film’s Greek theatrical release on July 2, distributed by Rosebud.21.

The film premiered at last year’s Locarno Film Festival and stars Willem Dafoe as Marcos Timoleon, a powerful shipping magnate.

Set in the late 1970s on a private Mediterranean island, the story unfolds during an extravagant birthday celebration for his daughter and sole heir, Sofia. As the evening becomes increasingly decadent, long-buried tensions rise to the surface, leading to an unforgettable confrontation.

Filmed entirely in Greece, including Corfu and Athens, The Birthday Party is a compelling story of family, power, inheritance, and ambition.

Tickets are available from the Gardenia box office in exchange for a donation.

The box office will be open from 21-24 June, between 10:00–11:00am and 5:00–7:00pm daily. A suggested minimum donation of €10 applies, with proceeds supporting a local community cause.

Only 145 tickets are available for each screening, with strictly limited seating.