“Giannis in the Cities” Screening and Q&A with Director Eleni Alexandrakis
Billy Wilder Theater, Hammer Museum 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los AngelesGiannis in the Cities (2024) – Screening and Q&A with Director Eleni Alexandrakis Presented by the UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture and the UCLA Film & Television Archive February 22, 2026 7:00 PM Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum Free admission. No advance reservations required. During the Greek Civil War fought between 1946-1949, childhood itself became a frontline in the clash between government and rebel forces. Under the guise of offering protection and education, the Greek government enticed parents to surrender their children to a system of Childcare Cities that served as indoctrination mills that oftentimes alienated...
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