Marina Kalogirou: Papakaliatis, her son and the role of "femme fatale"

THE Marina Kalogirou spoke to the website tospirto.net and mentioned -among other things- in her collaboration with Christoforos Papakaliatis in his new film, but also to her son.

Its 34-year-old protagonist“If…” commented on what she got out of being in the film: "In this film I think I learned to create and have fun in a different way than,what have i done so far. It's a genre I've never done before. That is, to have an address to a very large audience and to have to open in a way my codes and energy in a different way than,what have I done so far".

About her collaboration with Christoforos Papakaliatis, Marina Kalogirou revealed: "Christophoros asked me to do things, that I, as an actress, would not choose them myself. This was very interesting. I left what I know to do very well and was asked for something else. Christoforos has written the script, he is the director and the protagonist at the same time. So the size of his work was so big, that all I had to do was support him. It was impossible, in all that Christopher did, me to say "no, no" or "I don't think so". He would go crazy! I couldn't go against him, I absolutely had to be with him".

How much she loves the role of a femme fatale both at work and in her life; “In the past, I was fascinated by this genre, of the spider woman. It was something that attracted me. I wanted to have input from that, I've always liked these women. At some point in my life, I became a femme fatale, in my relationships, in my life. I played this thing, I experienced it. I realized, Well, that this thing is not true, it is a lie. It's a way some women find, who also have an ability to "play it", to be desirable and attractive" she confessed.

End, Marina Kalogirou spoke about her son and how difficult it is for a woman, in the current economic crisis, to raise a child: "You know what; I feel that calmness, my love and my joy are not at all threatened by this thing. Of course I'm struggling, I've gotten to the point where I'm struggling even with food. Never, Nevertheless, I didn't feel like it affected my enjoyment. That would be a lack of love, not lack of money. We could every day, Every noon, to open our door and leave a plate of food outside. If only everyone did this, those who can do it – which most people for a plate of food can do – no one would go hungry. People who are hungry like this would know to find a plate of food outside a door. That's why we don't; The problem is that we are like this… The problem is not where we have placed it".

Source : yupiii.gr

15the Olympia Festival: All for the child

Twelve fictional films for children and adults

The text that follows attempts to take a brief look at the twelve feature fiction films that will be screened in competition during the 15th Olympia film festival for children and youth.

This year's festival takes place in Pyrgos and other areas of Ilia from Saturday 1 December until Saturday 8 of the same month (see related topic "Olympia film boom"). Naturally, it is not only these films that will be screened at the festival in whose program they are at least counted 50. But since it is long and fiction, it is natural to attract more curiosity (in the future we will come back with the presentation of the animated films).

Faithfully dedicated to films that relate exclusively to children but which at the same time are also aimed at adults, the festival appears clearly renewed this year, with a variety of events but also with as it seems beautiful films. As we see from the short summaries, fiction feature films deal with themes such as the irreconcilability of the child character, the surprise of the first discovery, the struggle of first love, the love for animals but also the childhood imagination that many times (if not most) she is inexhaustible.

It should also be noted that the film that will be distinguished at the Olympia Festival with the award for Best Film, is automatically nominated for the Best Film Award of the European Festivals awarded by the European Union of Cinema for Children and Youth (ECFA). This prize will be awarded in February in Berlin, on the days of the city's film festival. The award was established last year and was awarded to the Belgian film "In the Footsteps". The film was screened at the 14th Olympia Festival.

"Electric Children" (Electrick Children)
USA, colored, 96΄, 2012, directed by Rebecca Thomas
On her 15th birthday, a Mormon, discovers a banned tape of rock music and three months later claims to have conceived innocently while listening …music!

"Elliot and Me" (Eliot & Me)
Ireland, colored, 60΄, 2012, directed by Findan Connolly
In his Dublin 2012 a ten-year-old trying to come to terms with her parents' divorce, finds support in the dog he adopts.

"Goodbye" (Farewell)
Korea, colored, 93΄, 2011, directed by Kim Baek Joon
Two teenage siblings of Korean and Chinese descent who wait in vain for their parents to return, they meet a cruel young man who will change their lives…

"Flying Kites" / (Flight of the kites)
Iran, colored, 80΄, 2012 directed by Ali Gavitan
Teacher in remote villages of Iran, discovers that one of his students has a talent for memorizing religious hymns and helps him cultivate it.

"The Ice Dragon" / The Ice Dragon
Sweden, colored , 77΄ ,2012 directed by Martin Hogdal
The adventures of an eleven-year-old Swede, fan of whales, of hard rock and painting.

"Igor and the Crane's Journey" / Igor & the crane’s journey
Israel-Poland-Germany / colored,  90΄, 2012 directed by Evgeny Ruman
When his mother decides to immigrate from Russia to Israel, little Igor will have to learn to face new challenges, like the little crane he saw coming out of the egg…

« Cowboy: The boy with the clown" / Cowboy
Netherlands, colored, 90′, 2012 directed by Budevjin Kule
Through his friendship with a tomboy, a ten-year-old Dutch boy finds a way to break down the wall surrounding his father's heart.

"The adventures of B. Shroom" / My adventures by V. Swkwrm
Netherlands,  78΄, 2012 directed by Frukie Tan
A nine-year-old boy who wants to be a writer adopts the literary pseudonym B. Shroom and decides that his books will end wars and heal the sick.

"Death of a Superhero"/ Death of a Superhero
Germany-Ireland, colored, 97΄, 2011 directed by Ian FitzGibbon
Mix of live action and animation in the curious chronicle of a "superhero" who is different from the others since in his normal life he is sick, he feels helpless but has the talent to bring dark worlds to life with his pen…

"Stepson" / The Foster Boy
Switzerland-Germany, colored, 108΄, 2011 directed by Marcus Iboden
An orphan who dreams of having a "real family", he mistakenly believes in the family where he goes to work but there a teacher recognizes his musical talent and gives him the opportunity to play at the local festival.

"The Great Hunt" / The Great Bird Race
Denmark in color, 90΄, 2012, directed by Christian Diekjaer
A 12-year-old goes with his father to the Annual Ornithological Competition, where he decides to make his father proud by spotting the rarest bird and winning first prize.

"Tom and Hack" / Tom and Hacke
Germany, colored, 98΄, 2012 by Norbert Lechner
After the death of his parents in the war, a little boy who lives with his seamstress aunt breaks the sewing machine with which they earn their living. The replacement of the machine will give rise to an unusual Odyssey ,a bizarre "treasure" hunt, which will not lack smuggling but also love.

Source : tovima.gr

Premiere of the new Porsche Cayman

Porsche unveils world premiere of 3rd generation Cayman at Los Angeles Auto Show, with its sales in the European market starting from March.
The Cayman has been re-evolved to become even lower and longer, even lighter and faster, even more efficient and stronger. The longest wheelbase, the wider track and larger wheels upgrade its driving performance “centripetal engine”sports car.

The new two-seater is – after the 911 Carrera and the Boxster – the third sports model from Porsche to feature a timeless weight-reduced body design. The new Cayman is up to 30 kg. lighter, depending on version and equipment level, while consuming up to 15% less fuel per 100 km. compared to the previous model – despite its more powerful engine and improved driving performance.

The new generation of the two-seater “centripetal engine” sports car is presented in two classic versions for Porsche: the Cayman and the Cayman S. The base model has a six-cylinder boxer engine 2,7 liter, entry 275 horses. Accelerates from the 0 στα 100 km/h in 5,4 seconds, while its final speed reaches the 266 km / h. Fuel consumption ranges between 7,7 and 8,2 l./100 km, depending on the gearbox. Engine 3,4 liters of the Cayman S yields 325 horsepower, while the best possible acceleration from a standstill at 100 km/h it is 4,7 seconds. The Cayman S has top speed 283 km / h, while the price of fuel consumption varies between 8,0 and 8,8 l./100 km, depending on the gearbox. Both sports coupés have a six-speed manual gearbox as standard equipment. The seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) optionally available, offering better acceleration and greater fuel economy.

The new Cayman and Cayman S will be in Greece next March with a basic price 91.000 and 112.200 euros respectively.

Source : autotriti.gr

15the Olympia Festival: All for the child

Twelve fictional films for children and adults

The text that follows attempts to take a brief look at the twelve feature fiction films that will be screened in competition during the 15th Olympia film festival for children and youth.

This year's festival takes place in Pyrgos and other areas of Ilia from Saturday 1 December until Saturday 8 of the same month (see related topic "Olympia film boom"). Naturally, it is not only these films that will be screened at the festival in whose program they are at least counted 50. But since it is long and fiction, it is natural to attract more curiosity (in the future we will come back with the presentation of the animated films).

Faithfully dedicated to films that relate exclusively to children but which at the same time are also aimed at adults, the festival appears clearly renewed this year, with a variety of events but also with as it seems beautiful films. As we see from the short summaries, fiction feature films deal with themes such as the irreconcilability of the child character, the surprise of the first discovery, the struggle of first love, the love for animals but also the childhood imagination that many times (if not most) she is inexhaustible.

It should also be noted that the film that will be distinguished at the Olympia Festival with the award for Best Film, is automatically nominated for the Best Film Award of the European Festivals awarded by the European Union of Cinema for Children and Youth (ECFA). This prize will be awarded in February in Berlin, on the days of the city's film festival. The award was established last year and was awarded to the Belgian film "In the Footsteps". The film was screened at the 14th Olympia Festival.

"Electric Children" (Electrick Children)
USA, colored, 96΄, 2012, directed by Rebecca Thomas
On her 15th birthday, a Mormon, discovers a banned tape of rock music and three months later claims to have conceived innocently while listening …music!

"Elliot and Me" (Eliot & Me)
Ireland, colored, 60΄, 2012, directed by Findan Connolly
In his Dublin 2012 a ten-year-old trying to come to terms with her parents' divorce, finds support in the dog he adopts.

"Goodbye" (Farewell)
Korea, colored, 93΄, 2011, directed by Kim Baek Joon
Two teenage siblings of Korean and Chinese descent who wait in vain for their parents to return, they meet a cruel young man who will change their lives…


"Flying Kites" / (Flight of the kites)
Iran, colored, 80΄, 2012 directed by Ali Gavitan
Teacher in remote villages of Iran, discovers that one of his students has a talent for memorizing religious hymns and helps him cultivate it.

"The Ice Dragon" / The Ice Dragon
Sweden, colored , 77΄ ,2012 directed by Martin Hogdal
The adventures of an eleven-year-old Swede, fan of whales, of hard rock and painting.


"Igor and the Crane's Journey" / Igor & the crane’s journey
Israel-Poland-Germany / colored,  90΄, 2012 directed by Evgeny Ruman
When his mother decides to immigrate from Russia to Israel, little Igor will have to learn to face new challenges, like the little crane he saw coming out of the egg…

« Cowboy: The boy with the clown" / Cowboy
Netherlands, colored, 90′, 2012 directed by Budevjin Kule
Through his friendship with a tomboy, a ten-year-old Dutch boy finds a way to break down the wall surrounding his father's heart.

"The adventures of B. Shroom" / My adventures by V. Swkwrm
Netherlands,  78΄, 2012 directed by Frukie Tan
A nine-year-old boy who wants to be a writer adopts the literary pseudonym B. Shroom and decides that his books will end wars and heal the sick.

"Death of a Superhero"/ Death of a Superhero
Germany-Ireland, colored, 97΄, 2011 directed by Ian FitzGibbon
Mix of live action and animation in the curious chronicle of a "superhero" who is different from the others since in his normal life he is sick, he feels helpless but has the talent to bring dark worlds to life with his pen…

"Stepson" / The Foster Boy
Switzerland-Germany, colored, 108΄, 2011 directed by Marcus Iboden
An orphan who dreams of having a "real family", he mistakenly believes in the family where he goes to work but there a teacher recognizes his musical talent and gives him the opportunity to play at the local festival.

"The Great Hunt" / The Great Bird Race
Denmark in color, 90΄, 2012, directed by Christian Diekjaer
A 12-year-old goes with his father to the Annual Ornithological Competition, where he decides to make his father proud by spotting the rarest bird and winning first prize.


"Tom and Hack" / Tom and Hacke
Germany, colored, 98΄, 2012 by Norbert Lechner
After the death of his parents in the war, a little boy who lives with his seamstress aunt breaks the sewing machine with which they earn their living. The replacement of the machine will give rise to an unusual Odyssey ,a bizarre "treasure" hunt, which will not lack smuggling but also love.

Source : tovima.gr