Jason and the Argonauts
It’s time you forgot the greek mythology as you learned it in school: the twisted Hollywood version of the well-known myth, the now-classic ?Jason and the Argonauts? (1963), directed by Don Chaffey, has gone down in the history of cinema as a unique cult phenomenon.
On the occasion of Ray Harryhausen's death at the age of 92 last May, but also the 50 years anniversary since the film’s release, the Athens Open Air Film Festival honours this pioneer of the 7th Art and restores the adventures of Jason and his fellow travelers where they belong: the big screen.
When: Thursday 22nd August, at 21:00
Where: Dionysiou Areopagitou (see map below)
Free entrance
Jason and his Argonauts commence the quest to find the Golden Fleece and come across gods, schemes and – of course – a number of unworldly creatures during their travels. It’s time you forgot the greek mythology as you learned it in school: the twisted Hollywood version of the well-known myth, the now-classic “Jason and the Argonauts” (1963), directed by Don Chaffey, has gone down in the history of cinema as a unique cult phenomenon.
The reason for that is none other than the magnificent for their time, handmade stop-motion special effects by the genre’s ‘wizard’ Ray Harryhausen, the man whose legendary resourcefulness managed to breathe life into numerous film monsters. He also influenced, like only a few people have, the work of some of the most important modern directors (Spielberg, Lucas, Cameron etc.) who got involved with fiction.
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Directed by: Don Chaffey
Starring: Todd Armstrong, Nigel Green, Honor Blackman, John Cairney
Running time: 104’
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The 3rd Athens Open Air Film Festival is organized by the Athens International Film Festival and the CINEMA magazine – cinemagazine.gr, with the kind support of the Greek National Tourism Organisation..
