Hellenic Film Society Kicks Off 2026
UTOPOLIS
at the Museum of the Moving Image — Sunday, January 11 at 3pm

Astoria, NY – January 5, 2026 – The Hellenic Film Society kicks off its first Always on Sunday Greek film screening of 2026 on January 11 with Utopolis, starring Andreas Konstantinou and Makis Papadimitriou, two of Greece’s most prolific and popular actors. The film will be shown at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, NY at 3pm.

Directed by Vladimir Subotic and co-written with Maja Todorovic, the film is as topical as today’s headlines. The compelling drama focuses on anti-migration sentiment and social conflict, as two native Greek friends, with opposing views on the subject, go on neighborhood patrol in Athens, ending in a violent confrontation by night’s end.

Utopolis is a riveting, well-crafted film that shines a light on a global issue that resonates with audiences,” says Maria Miles, Hellenic Film Society president. “The film received a tremendous reception when it premiered at the New York Greek Film Expo in October, and we are proud to present an encore screening.”

The film is in Greek and English, with English subtitles. For tickets and further information, please visit www.hellenicfilmsociety.org. Use discount code SUNDAY20. The Museum of the Moving Image is located at 37-01 35th Avenue in Astoria, NY.

About the Hellenic Film Society

The Hellenic Film Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Greek cinema and sharing the richness of Greek films with American audiences. Based in Astoria, NY, HFS presents an array of feature films, documentaries, and shorts by Greek filmmakers and those of Greek descent, as well as works that highlight the cultures of Greece and Cyprus.

In addition to its monthly Always on Sunday series, presented in collaboration with the prestigious Museum of the Moving Image, the Society is known for the New York Greek Film Expo, a Greek film festival for all New Yorkers, held throughout the New York metro area in October. Additionally, the organization partners with other prominent film festivals across the United States, including the Chicago Greek Film Expo, the South Florida Greek Film Festival, and the Atlanta Greek Film Expo.

The Kallinikeion Foundation and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) are the lead supporters of the Hellenic Film Society. Additional support is provided by Microsoft, Greek National Tourism Organization, New York State Council on the Arts, the New York City Council, New York City Tourism Foundation, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, and Antenna Satellite TV.

Media Relations:
Nancy Nicolelis
Marketing Communications
nancy.nicolelis.hfs@gmail.com
347-934-9497

The Hellenic Film Society presents the topical drama, Utopolis on Sunday, January 11 at 3pm at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, NY. The film is in Greek with English subtitles. For tickets and information, visit www.hellenicfilmsociety.org.

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