Internationally acclaimed Australian film director Bruce Beresford presents the inspirational true story of a small boy’s extraordinary journey from poverty to international stardom. From a grueling apprenticeship as a classical dancer in communist China, to the glory of creative freedom in America. But, there is a painful price to be paid for his quest for self expression.

Lefteris Hasapis has been elected the new president of the Pan-Lemnian Brotherhood “Hephaestos” following a unanimous vote by the  Board of directors on November 1st. Mr. Hasapis has served in this post in the past.. In addition, the new council of the women’s and young girls division “Maroula” also conducted elections voting for Malama Vasilopoulou as the new president.  

The Greek community of Sydney honored the 36th anniversary of the Polytechnic Schools of Athens uprising against the military dictatorship, with the protagonistic role belonging to the community’s college students, in an event last Sunday at the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW in the suburb of Laqueba.  Wreaths were laid by the students of the Greek College Associations as well as by representatives of all Greek omogeneia organizations.  

The two largest Greek communities of Australia are witnessing a period of election fever. Sunday December 6th has been designated as election-day for the Greek Orthodox community of New South Wales while a few days ago, the Greek Orthodox community of Melbourne and Victoria set Sunday December 13th as the day it will carry its elections for the new Board of Directors.

The New York Times has listed “The origins of El Greco - The art of icon painting in Venetian Crete” exhibition in NY as one of the three best art exhibits this fall and dedicated a full page article in its November 20th edition. The exhibit is currently on display at the Onassis Cultural Center in Manhattan’s Olympic Tower.