The above mentioned events are included in the framework of pre-festival activities which are planned for the forthcoming eleventh edition of NIFF that will take place the period from 24 to 28 September 2014. Furthermore, we continue our collaboration with Michael Cacoyannis Foundation – one of the most significant cultural institutions in Greece, which pays special attention to cinema and youth artistic activity.

On Friday afternoon and evening (19.00 – 20.30 and 21.00 – 22.30) the audience in Athens will have the opportunity to watch a selection of the anniversary 10th edition “10VE CINEMA” films. The films that will be screened have been awarded by the Judging Committees and have been distinguished by the audience through its vote. Three hours of exciting cinema await the friends of cinema.

GREECE ~ 2012 ~ 19’00”From Russia to Greece, the hope of a better future turns into a nightmare. The route of an international women’s trafficking victim, which highlights that every rescue has its own cost.

FRANCE ~ 2012 ~ 10’19”Three men are locked in a cell. A priest arrives and offers to hear their confession. But they will quickly discover the true motive of his visit…

GERMANY ~ 2012 ~ 25’29”Maik just wants to get through his community service hours at the home for the disabled as quickly as possible. But he soon starts to wonder who really needs the support here – he himself, the disabled, or maybe even the social workers?

RUSSIA~ 2013 ~ 10′

Parable about life.

SPAIN~ 2012 ~ 24′”Being a soldier is not difficult: either you get used to it or they kill you. The hardest thing is getting used to living with your memories and being yourself again after doing what you have done”