Nikos Kazantzakis -The Last Voyage by Aris Chatzistefanou

  • November 25, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

  • Great Hall, King's College London

    Strand
    London, London WC2R 2LS
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Description

On 25 November 2024, King’s College London’s Centre for Hellenic Studies, in collaboration with the International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis (UK), will host an evening dedicated to the renowned Greek author Nikos Kazantzakis.

An exclusive screening of "The Last  Voyage," directed by Aris Chatzistefanou

 

The event, starting at 18:30 in the historic King’s Great Hall, will feature:

  • A welcome by Professor Gonda Van Steen and Katerina Monastirli, the society’s UK representative.
  • Following the screening, Mr. Chatzistefanou will join us live on screen to engage with the audience in a dynamic Q&A session
  • A presentation by Dr. Lewis Owens on Kazantzakis’s themes of journey and transformation.
  • An introduction to Kazantzakis by Professor Gonda Van Steen.

Emeritus Professor David Holton will chair the event and moderate the final Q&A.

The event will be presented under the auspices of the Greek Embassy  in London.

We are also grateful for the assistance of Kyriaki Mitsou, the UK representative of the Hellenic Foundation for Culture, in publicizing this event.

 

The evening will conclude with a networking reception, offering drinks and light refreshments.

Join us for an insightful exploration of Kazantzakis’s legacy, with contributions from distinguished scholars and filmmakers. We look forward to welcoming students, scholars, and Greek literature enthusiasts.

Date & Time

Mon, Nov 25, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Venue Details

Great Hall, King's College London

Strand
London, London WC2R 2LS Great Hall, King's College London
Centre for Hellenic Studies

The Centre for Hellenic Studies at King's College London is a unique grouping of academics in different disciplines and departments, with interests and expertise covering more than three millennia, from Aegean prehistory to the history, language, literature and culture of Greece, Cyprus and the worldwide Greek diaspora today.Founded in 1989, the Centre is committed to promoting knowledge and understanding of Greek history, language, and culture of all periods, and in particular the fostering of research with a comparative focus, whether cross-cultural or exploring the diachronic spectrum of Hellenism itself.