8th Santorini Film Festival: “We’re Not Really Strangers”

Kamari Open-Air Cinema | July 19 – 20, 2025

The 8th Santorini Film Festival (SFF) returns to the island with two evenings of thought-provoking cinema under the stars. This year’s theme, “We’re Not Really Strangers”, puts the spotlight on human relationships, exploring how empathy, solidarity, and compassion shape our connection to others.

Amid global turbulence and environmental uncertainty, as recently experienced in Santorini itself, the festival invites us to pause and reflect on what truly matters. The theme is both a statement and a reminder: that even in our differences, we’re not really strangers.

The 2025 program features 17 international and Greek short and feature films, selected for their emotional depth and social relevance.

Saturday, July 19

21:00–22:40 My Late Summer by Danis Tanovic
Feature Film Competition | Croatia | 96′

22:50–00:25 Short Film Program: A Summer’s Tale
Stories of families, fleeting romances, and quiet self-discovery, set against summery rural landscapes.

Included Films:

• A Mother Goes to the Beach – Portugal, 15′

• The Tooth and the Rock – Greece, 19′

• Camping in Paradise – Norway, 23′

• Half an Orange – Cyprus, 18′

Sunday, July 20

21:00–22:15 Short Film Program: The Parent Trap
Six films explore the complexities of parent–child relationships.

Included Films:

• Beer – Lithuania, 24′

• Simon – UK, 5′

• Common Fly – USA (Animation), 14′

• Klementini – Greece, 13′

• Findlater – Ireland, 12′

• Prikosymphono – Greece (Animation), 5′

22:25–23:45 Short Film Program: Brief Encounter
A series of fleeting, often unexpected meetings that leave lasting impressions.

Included Films:

• The Farm – UK, 19′

• Baby Tooth – USA, 6′

• Greek Apricots – Croatia–Slovenia, 20′

• Blessed Are Those Who Mourn – Switzerland, 6′

• Dodgems – Greece, 10′

• At Gino’s – Germany, 10′

Tickets available online in advance.

Whether you’re a cinephile or just looking for a meaningful summer evening, the Santorini Film Festival promises a moving and beautifully curated experience under the stars.