The provisional programme of guest appearances and film screenings for Cine Kalisperitis, presented as part of the Kimolos Experience Festival 2026, has been announced.
The award-winning travelling open-air cinema, now internationally recognised, continues to attract acclaimed filmmakers and artists who have left their mark on the festival. Distinguished guests will attend screenings of their films and engage in conversations with audiences, creating unforgettable evenings beneath the star-filled skies of Kimolos.
Where nature becomes the stage for the seventh art, the people of Kimolos transform the island’s most secluded beaches into enchanting open-air cinemas. Each screening is brought to life with a bespoke scenography curated by Fotis Marinakis, featuring 500 solar lanterns suspended from tamarisk trees, 100 torches marking the entrances to the beach “cinemas,” and 200 candles illuminating the landscape between the audience and the rocks.
Screenings held so far
- 30 May – Yparho (I Exist), Medieval Castle, Chorio, Kimolos.
- 11 June – Utopolis, Medieval Castle, Chorio, Kimolos, in the presence of actor Andreas Konstantinou.
- 12 June – Like Crazy (La Pazza Gioia), Medieval Castle, Chorio, Kimolos.
- 16 June – The Fitting Room Girls (Oi Dokimastries), Medieval Castle, Chorio, Kimolos.
- 26 June – The Richest Woman in the World, at Rema, with film critic Thodoris Koutsogiannopoulos, followed by a discussion exploring the film through the lens of emotion and reflecting on the unique experience of strangers gathering beneath the lights of Cine Kalisperitis to celebrate the very essence of cinema.
- 30 June – Mamma Mia!, at Prassa Beach, one of the world’s most celebrated beaches for its crystal-clear waters, staged beneath countless stars and the season’s first full moon—the Strawberry Moon.
- 8 July – A Star Is Born, at Mavrospilia Beach, one of Kimolos’ most spectacular locations, renowned for its extraordinary sunsets where the sun appears to sink directly into the sea.
Coming up
- 10–20 July – The Blue Lagoon (1980), at a surprise beach location on Kimolos, chosen for its striking turquoise waters that echo the film’s iconic landscapes.
- 10–20 July – Cine Kalisperitis sets sail for Tilos, bringing its signature travelling open-air cinema to the Dodecanese for the first time, with screenings on Eristo Beach, celebrated for its golden sand and remarkable underwater scenery.
- 23–27 July – Wild Duck, in the presence of director Yannis Sakaridis, followed by a discussion on the film’s international festival journey—including Toronto, Busan, São Paulo, and Belgrade—and its nominations for Best Film and Best Debut Director at the Hellenic Film Academy Awards.
August Screenings
1–6 August
- Last Call, with screenwriter Katerina Bei in attendance.
- Bomber and Paganini, presented by acclaimed director, screenwriter, and producer Nikos Perakis, who will take audiences on a journey through his cinematic career before discussing the film.
4–8 August
- Zootopia 2, with Aria Papanikolaou, who voices one of the characters in the Greek-language version of the film.
4–13 August
- Cheap Smokes (Fthina Tsigara), with writer-director Renos Haralambidis, who will speak with audiences about his filmmaking journey.
10–13 August
- Cold War, the Cannes Film Festival 2018 Best Director winner, screened in the presence of internationally acclaimed Polish filmmaker Paweł Pawlikowski. Pawlikowski, who served as Creative Arts Fellow at Oxford Brookes University (2004–2007), currently teaches directing and screenwriting at the UK’s National Film and Television School and the Wajda School in Warsaw. The screening will also be attended by actor Giannis Stankoglou.
20–28 August
- Avatar: Fire and Ash, presented on one of Kimolos’ most spectacular beaches, where the film’s powerful imagery meets an equally breathtaking natural setting.
Please note that screening dates and locations are subject to change, as all events take place outdoors and depend on weather conditions. Final dates and venues will be announced a few days before each screening through the official Kimolistes communication channels.
About Kimolistes
The volunteer cultural organization Kimolistes celebrates 15 years of service to the island of Kimolos through a wide range of cultural and community initiatives. For the past 13 years, Cine Kalisperitis has offered residents, visitors, and filmmakers unforgettable open-air screenings on the island’s secluded beaches and within the Medieval Castle of Chorio, each accompanied by a unique scenographic concept.
Since 2021, Cine Kalisperitis has expanded beyond Kimolos, bringing its travelling open-air cinema to other Aegean islands—including Milos, Sikinos, Serifos, Psara, Gavdos, and Tilos—while remaining true to its volunteer spirit and commitment to culture.
The international recognition of Cine Kalisperitis has been driven largely by its audiences. In 2025, screenings welcomed between 550 and 600 cinephiles each evening, followed by visits from leading Greek and international journalists whose coverage appeared in prestigious publications around the world.
The Kimolos Experience Festival returns for its sixth consecutive edition, running over four months—from early June to late September 2026—with a rich programme of cultural events.
Throughout the years, Kimolistes has worked to showcase the unique landscape and heritage of Kimolos through cinema, European cultural initiatives, book presentations and its Library Boats programme promoting reading, environmental awareness documentaries, live music performances, and traditional island festivals.
Organisation & Support
Organised by: Kimolistes AMKE
In collaboration with: Municipality of Kimolos
Supported by: the Hellenic Film and Audiovisual Center – Creative Greece (EKKOMEΔ), the Hellenic Parliament, and the Athanasios C. Laskaridis Charitable Foundation.
Contact: Fotis Marinakis & Agathi Rodi | kimolistes@outlook.com
