PAST EVENTS
For details of past events, visit the links below:

			The Audiovisual Lounge A 'cinematic drinking experience' where the screen rather than a sound system is the focus of the night. 19 September 2004, Drama
			17th Panorama of European Cinema A tribute to Ken Russell. 1–14 October 2004, Athens
			3 in 3: Short Digital Film Competition 2004 Our first-ever digital film competition for young filmmakers. 19–25 September 2004, Drama 1 & 4 November 2004, Athens
			Drama Short Film Festival visits Athens UK in Short: a British Council showcase of UK short film making. 19–25 September 2004, Drama 29 October–5 November 2004, Athens
			18th Panorama of European Cinema The long-standing collaboration between the British Council and Eleftherotypia newspaper continues this year with our participation in the 18th Panorama of European Cinema 2005. 29 September–9 October 2005, Athens
			Intimate Transactions Bios and the British Council, in collaboration with the London Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), present Intimate Transactions, an exciting new form of interactive installation that allows two people in separate spaces to interact simultaneously using their bodies. 12–23 November 2005, Athens
			3 in 3: Short Digital Film Competition 2005 Congratulations to all those who entered our second Short Digital Film Competition for young Greek filmmakers aged 18-30. And the winners are ...
			Derek Jarman Retrospective We present a unique retrospective of British film director Derek Jarman, with screenings of his films and an audiovisual installation, along with a Mike Laye photography exhibition from the making of the film The Last of England. 3–10 May 2006, Athens
			onedotzero Festival In collaboration with Bios, we are organising onedotzero, the largest British digital creativity festival in the world, for the second successive year in Athens. The winners of the onedotzero Digital Film Challenge we launched in May will be announced at the festival and their films will be screened. 14–17 September 2006, Athens
			Medi@terra 2006: Gaming Realities We are pleased to announce our participation in Medi@terra 2006, where we will be presenting some of the latest trends in British electronic, video and internet games along with their creators. 4–8 October 2006, Athens
			Strange Screen V Audiovisual Festival of Experimental Video and Creative Documentary 4–8 October 2006, Thessaloniki
			19th Panorama of European Cinema We are taking part in this year’s Panorama of European Cinema with a tribute to leading British playwright and Nobel Prize winner Harold Pinter, which will include screenings, an exhibition and a panel discussion. 12–22 October 2006, Athens
			Modern Pioneers Festival Our collaboration with Bios continues with the Modern Pioneers Festival – a month of British innovation on the theme of electronic games, including live shows demonstrating the most innovative trend in music today: the circuit-bending technique. Athens: 15 December 2006–14 January 2007
			Emotion Pictures Emotion Pictures is the first-ever International Documentary Film Festival on the theme of disability. Its aims are to bring to prominence the concern of artists from all over the world on disability issues and to encourage public debate in Greece using the common language of art as the starting point. Athens: 16–18 June 2007
			Carol Reed Retrospective As part of our collaboration with the Thessaloniki International Film Festival, we proudly present a retrospective of the work of Carol Reed, one of the greatest and most acclaimed representatives of 20th century British cinema. Athens: 13–18 September 2007 Thessaloniki: 20–26 September 2007
			Strange Screen VI Audiovisual Festival of Experimental Video and Creative Documentary Thessaloniki: 9–13 October 2007
			20th Panorama of European Cinema Our long-standing collaboration with Eleftherotypia newspaper continues with our participation in the 20th Panorama of European Cinema. This year we are particularly pleased to welcome Ken Loach, one of the UK’s foremost filmmakers. Athens: 11–21 October 2007
			The 11th Hour – Film screening and panel discussion with scientists and journalists Don’t miss this groundbreaking feature film documentary on climate change that we are screening in collaboration with ECOWEEK 2008. Hollywood star and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio undertakes the role of narrator in a film that aims to raise public awareness of the serious problems facing the planet but also offers hope and potential solutions. Athens: 11 February 2008 Thessaloniki: 15–17 February 2008
			Rider Spoke Don’t miss this unique opportunity to take part in Rider Spoke, the latest interactive work for cyclists from the internationally renowned artists' group Blast Theory. Your mission is to find a hiding place on a pre-arranged route on the streets of Thissio with a handheld computer as your only ally Athens: 13–16 March 2008
			Emotion Pictures – Documentary and Disability, 2nd International Festival Once again the Emotion Pictures International Documentary Festival on Disability promises us a rich and varied programme of films from every corner of the globe, as well as an impressive line-up of Greek and international guest speakers who will talk on diversity issues. Athens: 21–23 June 2008
			Ken Loach at the 21st Panorama of European Cinema We are taking part in this year’s Panorama of European Cinema with a tribute to leading British filmmaker Ken Loach, which will include a screening of his 1969 film Kes and an open discussion about his work with members of the public. Athens: 17, 19 & 20 October 2008
			Platforma Video8 Join us at a series of events we're organising in collaboration with the Platforma Video International Digital Film Festival. Take part in the discussions and presentations on contemporary audiovisual works led by the cutting edge independent filmmakers Agenda Collective and attend the first-ever screening of our extraordinary Imagine Your Future DigiTales. Athens: 8 November 2008
			Thessaloniki International Film Festival Meet internationally acclaimed British film director Terence Davies and find out more about the outstanding UK-based film-making duo Desperate Optimists. Join us at the screenings, masterclass and open discussion we are hosting as part of the Independence Days programme of the Thessaloniki International Film Festival. Thessaloniki: 14–23 November 2008
			Vanessa Winship – 'Sweet Nothings' Vanessa Winship's photography exhibition Sweet Nothings features portraits of rural schoolgirls from the borderlands of eastern Anatolia. The portraits depict their social status as well as the tenderness of their age. Athens: 6 November–3 December 2008
			Close to Home Photography Exhibition Close to Home is an exhibition of lens-based work by a group of eight artists from across South East Europe which explores the themes of migration and displacement as part of the wider agenda addressed by our Living Together project. Thessaloniki: 11–30 December 2008
			Cinema on a Plate: The Edge of Love Screening We are pleased to support the innovative Cinema on a Plate festival with the Greek premiere of the British film The Edge of Love, an extraordinary tale of passion and pathos, starring Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller and Cillian Murphy. Athens: 16 March 2009
			Thessaloniki Documentary Festival Don’t miss the first screening of our local Imagine your Future DigiTales in Thessaloniki as part of the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival. Thessaloniki: 21 March 2009
			4th Athens Animfest: Joanna Quinn Tribute If you're a fan of animated films, don’t miss the tribute to award-winning British animator Joanna Quinn at the 4th Athens Animfest. A retrospective of her work will be presented, including screenings of her two Oscar-nominated films Famous Fred and The Wife of Bath. Athens: 4 April 2009
			Emotion Pictures For the third year in a row we are supporting the Emotion Pictures International Festival 'Documentary and Disability'. More vibrant than ever, the festival continues to present a forceful alternative perspective on disability, an issue that concerns us all. Athens: 19–22 June 2009