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A golden heart!Garches (France): Georges hosted a charity concert in January which benefits the children's "dissident" oncology ward of Dr. Nicole Delépine, in the Garches hospital, produced by the "Regarde la Vie" ("Look at Life") association, whose goal is "to bring back the smiles". Thessaloniki (Greece): On January 10, 2012, Georges hosted a charity event in Greece for the benefit of the children's cardiology wing of the University Hospital in Thessaloniki. He proposed the gourmet menu and even stopped by the kitchen to give the cooks a helping hand! The dinner was attended by 200 people and organized by "The Gastronomy Team."
In January, Georges, along with several other artists, celebrated Sotigui Kouyaté (1936-2011) in an homage to his lifetime contribution in the fields of theatre, film, music, and story-telling. The evening was organized by the Association "La Voix du Griot" and attended by his many fans, friends, and family. Georges and Sotigui worked together in "The Mahabharata" and "The Tempest", directed by Peter Brook at Les Bouffes du Nord in Paris and on world tours. Jean-Claude Carrière, author and friend, also participated in the event.
« L'Harmonie Familiale », a film by Camille de CasabiancaIn December, in Paris, Georges played the libidinous uncle in a family of eccentrics in a feature film entitled "L'Harmonie Familiale" ("Family Harmony") written and directed by Camille de Casabianca. The cast of this film includes Philillipe Caubere, Ged Marlon, Georges Kiejman, Sophie Deschamps and Camille de Casabianca. This dramatic comedy takes place on Christmas Eve when throughout an evening of toasts over an elaborate meal, the eccentric family members unveil their secrets. A police inspector seems particularly interested in them… Harmony is an art which, unlike the clavier, isn't always well tempered for families.
Shooting on location in London, « Papadopoulos & Sons »No one does crisis like The Greeks! Double M Films is currently in production on "Papadopoulos & Sons" – a feature length comedy about a wealthy family who lose it all overnight and end up in a fish and chips shop. Shooting on location in London, the film is scheduled for completion in early 2012. Synopsis and photos here - More on Double M Films
Premiere on May 12 of « Pan » at the Théâtre de Paris, directed by Irina BrookGeorges is back in the theatre this season in Paris in a new musical version of the James Barrie classic, "Peter Pan" directed by Irina Brook, playing a Captain Hook rocker with a dazzling cast of singers, dansers, mimes, rappers and acrobats, with Louison Lelarge from The National School of Circus in the role of Peter Pan and the hit singer Babet in the role of Wendy. See the video Interview of Irina Brook (video in French)
 Georges guest stars in the France 3 series, « Enquêtes Réservées »He portrays a ruthlessly ambitious CEO confronted by the police after the murder of an associate in the new season of the France 3 series, "Enquêtes Réservées", directed by Laurent Carcelès, starring Jérome Anger and Yvon Bach.
 « Joy and Sorrow of the Body », directed by Andreas Pantzis, currently shootingGeorges is currently shooting the new film of Cypriot filmmaker Andreas Pantzis, "Joy & Sorrow of the Body" in Cyprus and Bulgaria. He has previously starred in two films by Pantzis ("Slaughter of the Cock" and "To Tama") which took best film and best actor awards in Greece.
"The Signature" opened February 3rd in Greece"The Signature" opened February 3rd in Greece to critical praise for it's originality, style, photography, art direction, music, and fine performances. Several reviewers consider it to be Georges' best dramatic performance ever. The film also stars Maria Protopapa and is written and directed by Stelios Charalambopoulos. More information on this movie
Tribute to Jean Genet, November 6 in Paris, at the Théâtre OuvertAlong with Pierre Constant, Georges Corraface will read a scene from the play "Sur le Fil" by Fernando Arrabal, which was dedicated to Jean Genet and which premiered in 1974 at the Festival of Avignon.
« Without Borders » opens in Greece on the 21st of October 2010Thanassi (Giorgos Voyagis) is an itinerant street vendor in Athens loved by all. He is accompanied by pretty little blond Melissa (Veronica Vassilakopoulou), who was left in his care by Mila (Eugenia Kaplan), a Russian prostitute who travels to the United States in search of a better life. Five years later, Mila returns accompanied by her American husband and forcibly takes Melissa away from the only parent she has known most of her young life, Thanassis. He is inconsolable and decides to attempt to see Melissa once again. He is refused a U.S. visa, and asks his cousin Plato (Georges Corraface) for help, a shady character who for 25 years has made a living playing poker and doing other questionable business in Las Vegas. Plato meets Thanassis in Juarez, Mexico, to help him illegally cross the border. Unbeknownst to his kindly and credulous cousin, Plato seizes the opportunity to smuggle a cocaine shipment into the country. When this is stolen from him their troubles begin in earnest.
« CINESPAÑA », 15th Spanish Film Festival in Toulouse. Georges Corraface, presidentFrom October 1st to October 10, 2010, Spanish cinema is the subject of this 15th Film Festival which is based in Toulouse but also extends into the Midi-Pyrénées region. The Jury: Georges Corraface (president) - Myriam Mézières, actress, writer and singer - Dominique Besnehard, producer and actor - Jean-Claude Petit, film composer - Luis Rego, musician, actor, movie director - Serge Regourd, writer and university teacher. Find out more on the Festival: www.cinespagnol.com
« ADESPOTA, The Free Dogs of Athens » May 2010: Georges is in Athens shooting a documentary film called "The Free Dogs of Athens" about the lives of the stray dogs, called "Adespota" by the local Greeks and "The Guardian Angels of Athens" by visitors to the city. The shoot began in March, 2009, and is co-directed by Ilya Chorafas. Shooting ends May 23rd. The present financial crisis, the backdrop of street violence, outrage, and public demonstration ironically dramatizes the symbol of freedom represented by the dogs without masters who wear collars, but no leashes, and are to be found in the forefront of all the marches. (Adespota = without masters).
« Retour » April 2010: screening at the Peniche Cinema of the short film, written and directed by Jeffrey Frohner, « Retour ». Georges plays an ex-con who has some shady business to settle with his former partner (Lionel) and shows up unexpectedly at the rundown motorhome park where his old buddy is now living... With Georges Corraface and Lionel Bécimol.
« Viva! » March 2010: reading of a new play at the Théâtre de la Huchette in Paris: «Viva! » by Jean-Louis Milesi with Georges Corraface in the role of an aging film star looking back on her life. Yes, "her" life!" Jean-Louis Milesi originally wrote this play for Annie Girardot at the end of her career. A one-woman show in the form of a monologue. Consult the program (in French)
« Dangerous Cooking » The film « Dangerous Cooking », directed by Vassilis Tselemengos, has opened in Athens and in major cities in Greece. Damocles is a famous chef, whose cooking is no longer popular. He feels lonely and unsatisfied. Nana comes into his life in a critical moment: he has decided to write a book on gastronomy and Nana is his muse. His cooking turns into a complicated personal art, as it is a gift to Nana and a way to attract her.
« The Signature »
Georges is shooting this movie, written and directed by Stelios Haralambopoulos. Georges plays Angelo, also staring Maria Protopapa, Alexia Kaltsiki, and Nikos Kouris. Produced by Periplus & CL Productions. Anna, a young art historian is preparing a retrospective of the work of the famous painter, Maria Dimou. She is assisted by Angelos, an ex-lover of the painter. Dimou was found dead several years ago. Her death is not clear: suicide or murder ? Angelos will help Anna solve this mystery but Angelo has many things to hide… More information on the synopsis page - See the video
50th International Thessaloniki Film Festivalpresided for the 5th time by Georges Corraface. The TIFF president, Georges Corraface, welcomed the public and made a point of saying: « This is the beginning of a festival which I hope will remain unforgettable as much for the films that will be screened as for those that wont. The Festival mirrors the current situation in the Greek world of cinema and many of our filmmakers, in a gesture of despair, have decided not to take part in the Festival and the national awards, thereby expressing their indignation at being neglected by the state. And yet, their absence is an enlightening experience for us, a sort of disaster film which warns us on what to expect if one morning we were to wake up and find cinema has suddenly come to an end.» 
With the motto «Why cinema now?” the 50th Thessaloniki International Film Festival would like to make a radical proposition; an occasion for thought, dialogue, communication, interaction; a singular celebration that will reach its peak this coming November, from the 13th to the 22nd,2009. The 50th Thessaloniki International Film Festival is celebrating a half century of existence and invites artists, film professionals and of course its audience to actively participate, to once again ask questions concerning the nature and the role of cinema. The Festival confirms the attendance of the following guests : Werner Herzog, Jeremy Thomas, Goran Paskaljevic, Alexandre Desplat, Jane Birkin, Eugenio Caballero, Fatih Akin, Jim Gianopulos, Tony Grisoni, Waris Dirie, Anne Consigny, Koji Wakamatsu as well as a New Philippine cinema delegation. More information on the Festival's web site.
« Dangerous Cooking »
A movie directed by Vassilis Tselemengos and being shot this summer in Athens. Georges will be shooting this summer, in Athens, "Dangerous Cooking", a romantic comedy directed by Vassilis Tselemengos, the story is based on the novel written by Andreas Staikos. Damocles is a famous chef, whose cooking is no longer popular. He feels lonely and unsatisfied. Nana comes into his life in a critical moment: he has decided to write a book on gastronomy and Nana is his muse. His cooking turns into a complicated personal art, as it is a gift to Nana and a way to attract her. Nana on the other hand poses for Fine Arts students and uses her beauty to survive. She is lonely and careless until the day she meets Damocles . Their relationship changes her life but it gradually makes her suffocate. However Nana finds a new love interest, when Dimitris moves to the building. Dimitris is a young, volatile man with no special talents. He manages to cover his loneliness by pretending to be nervous and very busy. The couple next door is the center of his interest. Dimitris creates an explosive atmosphere as he attempts to challenge Damocles cooking talent and tries to become a better chef. Nana turns, from an insignificant woman into a protagonist. Trying not to loose what luck has brought her, she "plays" a dangerous game becoming a femme fatale. See the synopsis See the Making-of of the film and interviews.
 « Les Associés »: produced by Little Big productions for TF1, this TV movie directed by Alain Berliner, received the Best scenario award at the La Rochelle TV Festival. A 90 minutes thriller, directed by Alain Berliner and written by Hervé Korian. Synopsis: Three crooks hiding in a suburban house near Paris, and rather bored, start watching their peaceful neighbors. Unfortunately they witness a few shady scenes, and decide to interfere. Also staring Christophe Lambert, Francois Berleand, Thierry Fremont, Sophie Duez et Edouard Dard.
 « Les Amants de l'ombre »:(The Lovers in the Shadows)this TV movie will be screened on December 8, 2009, in France Produced by France 3, this TV feature tells the story of a forbidden passion, at the end of the war, between a young woman - whose husband is a prisoner in Germany - and a black GI. Also starring : Anthony Kavanagh, Julie Debazac and Delphine Rich.
 Herod Atticus Theater, Athenswith music compositions by Dimitris Papadimitriou, June 19, 2009 A prestigious concert will take place at the Heroed Atticus Theater, with compositions by Dimitris Papadimitriou. This concert, a production of the Greek Festival, is dedicated to the official inauguration of the newly built Acropolis Museum. Georges Corraface will give a lecture of the first six chapters of Shelley's "Ode To Liberty", in a form of a musical narration. The outstanding setting of the Herod Atticus Theater, at the foot of the Acropolis, will give a tremendous impact to the concert.
 49th Monte Carlo Television FestivalJune 7 - 11, 2009 The best programmes in the Monte Carlo Television Festival are awarded with the prestigious Golden Nymph. Georges Corraface has been nominated in the category "Best Actor" for his role in "Disparitions", produced by France 3 and broadcasted in 2008. Find out more about the competition
Las Palmas:International Film Festival, March 6 - 14, 2009. Georges Corraface is jury member. The International Film Festival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria celebrates its tenth anniversary, in 2009. The Festival has given a voice to peripheral actors, whilst reflecting the upsurge and growth in Asian film production, the increase in digital possibilities, the re-birth of independent film production in the US, and the overlap of fiction with documentary and experimental cinema. More information.
 « L'Ultimo Pulcinella »: closing the Rome International Film Festival The film closing the festival, screened after the awards ceremony, and based on an idea of Roberto Rossellini’s, is L’ultimo Pulcinella, directed by Maurizio Scaparro and starring Massimo Ranieri.
« The Prankster »: this movie shot in San Francisco, will be released in September 2010. Directed by Tony Vidal, The Prankster is a teen comedy/coming of age story about offbeat high school kids who affirm their identity by staging sophisticated pranks. Both hilarious and insightful, this screenplay depicts young people finding the courage to break free of conditioned roles to find out who they truly are. In the vein of Breaking Away, Sixteen Candles, and She’s The Man. Georges Corraface plays Nick Karas, the eccentric "Uncle Nick" who helps Chris Karas (Matt Angel) navigate the treacherous waters of adolescence. See the synopsis Georges' interview (in French)
 « Disparitions »: a television series produced by France 3 The first 12 episodes of this series were broadcast from November 1 to December 6, 2008. While on an excursion in the Pyrenees mountains with their college professor, Antoine and Claire have a terrible accident in which he loses the use of his legs. In order to put this tragic past behind them, Antoine and Claire decide to go their separate ways. Yet 15 years later the macabre and apparently ritualistic death of a young girl in the Pyrenees hauntingly recalls what Claire and Antoine experienced. Learn more
Thessaloniki: 11th Documentary Festival, March 13 - 22, 2009. Presided by Georges Corraface. The 11th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival – Images of the 21st Century will take place from the 13th to the 22nd of March 2009. The TDF has been held every March in Thessaloniki since its inception in 1999 and under the auspices of the Thessaloniki International Film Festival organization. Through its tributes and retrospectives, the TDF focuses on filmmakers with unique cinematic voices, internationally renowned for their contribution to the documentary genre. More.
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