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Feature Films Shot in Greece
Eleni
Nicholas Gage's novel, based on his mother's life and death, inspired this somber yet beautiful film. Can be hard to find.Escape to Athena
Critical opinion on this action-adventure film was mixed, but it's an enjoyable romp set against some enjoyable Greek scenery.For Your Eyes Only
James Bond film starring Roger Moore, with scenes of diving off of the Greek islands, and hang-gliding into Meteora. Great song sung by Sheena Easton.
High Season
Jacqueline Bisset, looking marvelous, leads an ensemble cast in this quirky story set on Rhodes. A personal favorite of your Guide. Kenneth Branagh has a supporting role as a vacationer who is not what he seems.Never on Sunday
Pireaus, the port town of Athens, is the backdrop for this comedy-romance between an American man and a Greek prostitute, played brilliantly by Melina Mercouri.Zorba the Greek
Anthony Quinn has never shaken his fictional Greek status after this vivid, life-loving performance in a film based on Nikos Kazantzakis novel.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece - Mining and Art
From television, a series examining different aspects of Greek culture in ancient times.Ancient Greece - Bacchus and Firewalking
From television, more from this series examining different aspects of Greek culture in ancient times. Features "Bacchus, God of Wine" and "Firewalking", a look at Greek folk practices.
Athens & Ancient Greece
Part of the Great Cities of the Ancient World series, a video visit to many of the chief attractions in Athens and elsewhere in Greece.The First Olympics
A dramatization of events surrounding the first modern Olympics, held in Athens in 1896. Good cast, including an early appearance by David Caruso.The Greek Temple
From Museum without Walls, a visit to some of the best-known or best-preserved classical temple sites. Includes Paestum and other Greek sites outside of modern-day Greece. Entertaining even for the architecturally impaired.
Travel and Culture
The Frugal Gourmet - Foods from Greece
Segment of once-popular tv series, including visit to a Greek market, discussion of Greek foods, and a cooking demonstration.Mediterranean Magic - Italy and Greece
Double documentary, handy for travelers touching on both countries.Mystic Lands - Peru, Egypt, Greece
Collection of brief documentaries. Obviously not in depth, but pleasant viewing.
Rembetika - The Blues of Greece
Hosted by Anthony Quinn, an introduction to this signature songmaking of Greece.
Video Visits - Greece
"Playground of the Gods". Reasonably thorough video guide through many of the major attractions, including Athens, the Acropolis, Knossos on Crete, and others.
