30th Athens International Film Festival: The photo album of Wednesday, October 2, 2024 (Opening Ceremony)
The 30th Athens International Film Festival takes place from October 2-14, 2024.
The Opening Ceremony of the 30th Athens International Film Festival was held in a festive and moving atmosphere, driven by joy and pure love for cinema, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Megaron Athens Concert Hall by the Festival's Artistic Director, Loukas Katsikas, in the presence of the President of the Athens Film Society, Maria Bobola.
The Artistic Director of the Athens International Film Festival, Loukas Katsikas, joined the stage of the packed Megaron Athens Concert Hall, welcomed the audience to the 30th anniversary edition and - amidst enthusiastic applause - referred to the history of the beloved film institution.
The 30th Athens International Film Festival opened solemnly with the screening of this year's Palme d'Or, ANORA, by Sean Baker, courtesy of Tanweer.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of distinguished guests from the world of art, cinema, theater, television and music, as well as representatives of significant public and private institutions that consistently and actively support the country's creative production.
The Opening Ceremony was held with simultaneous interpretation in Greek sign language by the Festival's collaborator, Ms Nefeli Rantou.
The opening ceremony was followed by a party on the patio of the Megaron Athens Concert Hall.
