'Apnea' by Greek director Aris Bafaloukas ran in competition for Greece during 51st TIFF. "Dimitri, a 23 year-old swimmer, dives into the water of a dark pool after achieving success in the European Championships. As his body floats in the water, memories from the past come flooding into his mind, reminding him about his relationship with Elsa, an environmental activist who has mysteriously disappeared."  FISCHER AUDIENCE AWARDS For a film in the International Competition sectio...

Generation Next, TIFF’s new program that is part of the festival’s Greek Section, was presented to the public on Tuesday, November 18th, at Tonia Marketaki theater. ‘Today we are making a leap into the future by presenting a new generation of Greek filmmakers, better known as Generation Next’, said Konstantinos Kontovrakis, Head of Greek Program. TIFF president, Georges Corraface expressed his enthusiasm and satisfaction for the Generation Next initiative and wished the young directo...