2023 will be the third year for GIFFT and it is packed with full length, short films and documentaries from Greece or films produced by Greeks outside of Greece. The Greek film industry has developed to a level of excellence over the last 10 years and here is a chance for Canadians to immerse themselves in it showing feature films in 11 Canadian cites. Feature films will be in person but the non “top tier” full length films may be seen online throughout Canada. For further information including cost and scheduling go to www.gifft.ca.
“My Dad’s Diner”, a U.S. short film production is based on the true-life experiences of Director Tommy Savas. It is a melange of “Goodfellas”, “Sopranos”, “Peggy Sue Got Married” and “American Graffiti”. A great soundtrack including songs by Manfred Mann, Ronny and the Daytones and Bobby Darrin.
Andy, the 17-year-old son of a Cypriot Greek diner owner is on the verge of manhood and a night at the Bendix Diner converts him from a boy to a man. There is so much packed into the short. The Greek father admonishing his son saying that when I was your age……. . A lighthearted start suddenly turns dramatic then lightens up to end the film and put a smile on your face. A delightful and so very accurate mix of Greek and English. As a designer of Greek Diner menus in the 1980’s this short film is very accurate!
This is an in theatre watch.
RKS 2023 Film Rating 90/100.
P.S. I love Andy’s dad when he says don’t fuck the waitresses or they will own the restaurant!
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