INVITATION: The 17th International Multidisciplinary Festival of Corinthia – Peloponnese “BRIDGES” Opens Tonight
Bridges International Film Festival – World Cinema
CORINTH, GREECE — October 19, 2026
The 17th International Multidisciplinary Festival of Corinthia – Peloponnese “BRIDGES” officially opens tonight at 7:00 PM at the Thomas Thomaïdis Municipal Theatre in Corinth.
The opening ceremony will bring together music, dance, cinema and culture, launching another edition of the internationally oriented Bridges International Film Festival – World Cinema.
THE OPENING PROGRAM
The evening will feature the Elena Michailidou Dance Group, followed by the Mixed Choir of the Municipality of Corinth, “Melifono”, conducted by Glykeria Moraitaki.
The musical program will also feature pianist and flutist Nefeli Koutsoukou.
Special Film Screening
Following the opening performances, audiences will have the opportunity to watch the restored Romanian film The Earth’s Most Beloved Son (Cel mai iubit dintre pământeni), directed by Șerban Marinescu.
Originally released in 1993 and restored in 2022, the film is based on the novel by renowned Romanian writer Marin Preda. The work explores political repression, personal freedom and human dignity, bringing to the screen the memory of a traumatic period in Romanian history.
The screening forms part of the festival’s commitment to presenting significant works of world cinema and creating cultural bridges between different countries, histories and communities.
OPENING NIGHT
📅 Tonight – October 19, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Thomas Thomaïdis Municipal Theatre, Corinth
🎬 Bridges International Film Festival – World Cinema
Refreshments will also be offered by ISAΕΚ Europroodos, adding a welcoming touch to the opening evening of the festival.
The organizers invite audiences from Corinth, the Peloponnese, Greece and abroad to join this special opening night and celebrate the power of cinema, art and culture to build bridges between people.
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