PRESS RELEASE 13/10/2026 – 17th International Festival “BRIDGES” – Corinth, Peloponnese, Greece

13 Oct PRESS RELEASE 13/10/2026 – 17th International Festival “BRIDGES” – Corinth, Peloponnese, Greece

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17th INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL “BRIDGES” – CORINTH,  PELOPONNESE, GREECE 

19–25 October 2026 | Municipal Theatre of Corinth

“Cinema, visual arts, theatre, music, education, technology and culture come together in Corinth.”

The 17th International Multidisciplinary Festival of Corinthia – Peloponnese “BRIDGES” takes place from 19 to 25 October 2026, with the Municipal Theatre of Corinth as its main venue. The Festival brings Greek and international creators to the Corinthia region, presenting world cinema, artistic events, educational workshops and cultural activities that connect culture with contemporary creativity.

The Festival is held under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and the Municipality of Corinth and is organised by CineArt, a non-profit cultural organisation.

The name “BRIDGES” reflects the dual significance of the event: the power of art, and particularly cinema, to unite people, nations and cultures, as well as the Festival’s longstanding cooperation with international festivals and cultural organisations.

The Festival has been awarded the EFFE Label, the European quality label recognising festivals that make a significant contribution to the arts, local communities and international cultural outreach.

This year’s edition makes use of the Municipal Theatre of Corinth, located in the heart of the city, facilitating public access and strengthening the Festival’s connection with the local community. Its aim is to establish Corinth and the Peloponnese as a meeting point for contemporary international creativity, while contributing to the region’s cultural, tourism and economic development and international outreach.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 17th BRIDGES MULTIDISCIPLINARY FESTIVAL IN CORINTH

The programme includes:

  • International and Greek film screenings, featuring short and feature-length films, as well as works created by school students from the Corinthia region, in cooperation with the local Directorates of Primary and Secondary Education.
  • Visual Arts Exhibition: “A Corinthian Perspective | One City, Many Views”, alongside the Photography Exhibition “Things We Pass By”, organised in collaboration with the Corinth Photography Club and Women in Film and Television Cyprus (WIFT Cyprus).
  • A Tribute to Jenny Karezi, featuring a screening of the film Ekeinos ki Ekeini (He and She), with the participation of her son, Konstantinos Kazakos, representatives of the Jenny Karezi Foundation, actor Rigas Axelou and Kypros Kyprianou, who will share personal memories from the period following the events of 1974. An excerpt from Iakovos Kampanellis’s iconic theatrical work “Our Great Circus” (1973) will be performed by the Petrosophy Theatre Workshop, followed by a choral program under the direction of Makis Psaradellis. Tuesday, 20 October, at 18:00.
  • The screening of the restored (2022) Romanian film The Earth’s Most Beloved Son (original title: Cel mai iubit dintre pământeni, 1993), directed by Șerban Marinescu, aims to be a significant event in the promotion of European cinematic heritage. Based on the novel by Marin Preda, the film confronts political repression and human dignity, bringing to the screen the memory of a traumatic period in Romanian history.
  • A Special Screening of Anadiataxis, Part II, the latest film by the Corinthian director Vasilis Xydis, featuring ten unusual stories from Corinth.

Thursday, 22 October, at 20:30.

  • “Pegasus” Film Workshop, led by directors Petra Terzi and Alexis Chaviaras, for teenagers and adults interested in discovering the stages of filmmaking and animation production.

Registration is open until 15 October at bridgescorinth@gmail.com.

  • Comic Creation Workshop and Presentation on the History of Comics in Greece, led by Periklis Koulifetis.

Friday, 23 October, morning and afternoon.

  • Animation Workshop for Children, in collaboration with Global Arts School.

Saturday, 24 October, 14:00–16:30.

  • VR Film Screenings, using specialised equipment and curated by the Petrosophy International Cultural Centre.

Wednesday–Friday, 21–23 October 2026. Reservations: bridgescorinth@gmail.com.

  • Educational Seminar on the Differences Between Acting for Film and Theatre, led by actor and director Fanis Kassios.

Saturday, 24 October, 17:00–19:00.

  • Monologue Challenge, an open performance event featuring monologues lasting 5–10 minutes, curated by the Petrosophy Theatre Workshop.
  • Conference: “Art, Creativity & Rights in the Age of AI – From Cinema and Music to Classic Cars”, addressing copyright and the safe use of Artificial Intelligence in the audiovisual sector. The conference will feature Theo Argyri, President of the “ISOKRATIS” Collective Rights Management Organisation.

Copyright in music and other creative fields will also be discussed with lawyer Margarita Pats Katri, and Grigoris Tsapatsaris, President of PANSEKTE (Panhellenic Association of Restaurants, Cafés, Tourism Businesses and Related Professions of Greece).

Avraam Papadopoulos, President of HATSE (Hellenic Automobile & Touring Services Club) and representative of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile), will speak on “A Mobile Museum: The Automobile as a Key Setting and Protagonist in Cinema.”

Iason Barouxīs, of FIA Mobility Activities – HATSE Greece, will present “Road Safety and New Technologies.”

Sunday, 25 October, 11:30–13:00.

  • Artistic performances at the Opening Ceremony and the “Golden Pegasus” Awards Ceremony, featuring Corinthian artists, including Elena Michailidou’s Dance Group; the Mixed Choir of the Municipality of Corinth, “Melifono” conducted by Glykeria Moraitaki; pianist and flautist Nefeli Koutsoukou; and the Petrosophy Theatre Workshop.

ACCESSIBILITY, INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Admission to Festival events and screenings is free of charge, while selected activities require an invitation where specifically indicated.

This year, particular emphasis is once again placed on gender equality, inclusion and accessibility, with special attention to the participation and presence of people on the autism spectrum. The film programme seeks to promote diversity of expression, equal representation and the visibility of different creative voices and perspectives.

The 17th BRIDGES Festival aspires to be an open meeting place for artists and audiences, where cinema engages in dialogue with the visual arts, theatre, music, education, technology and history, building bridges of communication, participation and culture.

17th International Multidisciplinary Festival of Corinthia – Peloponnese “BRIDGES”

19–25 October 2026 | Municipal Theatre of Corinth

BRIDGES – Connecting Global Culture with Corinth.