"With Frida's gaze"-Tribute to Frida Liappa

A special tribute to the important creator Frida Liappa is being organised by the Reading Club of the Experimental Stage of Kalamata, honouring the work and vision of one of the most distinctive figures in Greek cinema and literature.

The event, titled “Through Frida’s Gaze”, will take place on Saturday, May 30th, 2026, at 19:00, at the “Theodoros Angelopoulos” Amphitheatre of the Labour Centre of Kalamata, offering the audience an evening dedicated to the creative journey and artistic sensitivity of Frida Liappa.

As part of the tribute, the following short films will be screened:

• “After Forty Days”
• “I Remember You Leaving All My Life”
• “I Have Renounced”

Through these screenings, the audience will have the opportunity to explore the filmmaker’s unique cinematic universe, characterised by intense poeticism, deep emotional resonance, and a distinctive perspective on human relationships and memory.

The following speakers will discuss the work and personality of Frida Liappa:

• Kyriakos Angelakos
• Fotini Vasilopoulou
• Poleta Psychogioupoulou

The event is organised in collaboration with FILMHOUSE New Cinema Club of Kalamata, strengthening dialogue around Greek cinema and the timeless value of creators who have left a profound mark on the country’s artistic expression.

The tribute “Through Frida’s Gaze” is expected to become an important cultural gathering for lovers of cinema, literature, and contemporary Greek creativity.