Writers / Speakers

“Borders” through the work of Christiana Lambrinidis
A modular audiovisual presentation of Christiana Lambrinidis’ work on the theme of borders, through four of her theatrical works (“B.OUND”, “Peace talk”, “National Kiss”, “Monologues of the borders”), their actions and their respective productions. The presentation is divided into four thematic sections: Borders and citizenship, Borders and fear, Borders and sexuality, Borders and incarceration, with relative videos and discussions.

Co-organized by Aparsis Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“Kangelo” by Dimitris Maniatis
Is there a Hawaii in Metaxourgeio? A hearse on Patision Street. Prime minister Andreas Papandreou at Kotta’s, and… twelve more short stories of very short form. Twelve hard moments. Journalist and writer Dimitris Maniatis talks about his new book (Metronomos Publishing) with Anna Lampardaki, philologist, Dimitris Maridakis, journalist and Maria Souroukidou, radio producer.

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

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“Asto ki as apothanei” (“Leave it and let it die”) & “Ti glossa tis tin petaxan sti gata” (“Her tongue was thrown to the cat”) by Antonia Botonaki

The author Niki Troullinou and the philologist Anna Lampardaki discuss about the revised reissue of the novel, “Asto ki as apothanei” (“Leave it and let it die”). The author’s third collection of poems will be presented by philologist Varvara Perraki. The author Antonia Botonaki will address a greeting and discuss with the audience.

Co-organized by Thraka Publishing / Pyxida tis Polis Publishing

3rd Chania book Festival 2024

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“Famigia” (“Familya”) by Antonia Zevoli-Daoudaki
The author Antonia Zevoli-Daountaki discusses her book (published by Evmaros) with Matthaios Frantzeskakis, Chania Film Festival director and Anna Lampardaki, philologist.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

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“I protevousa ton dakryon” (“The capital of tears”) by Leonidas Kakaroglou

Author Leonidas Kakaroglou engages in a discussion about his poetry collection, published by Estia Publishing, with Anna Lampardaki, philologist, and Nektaria-Nina Mendrinou, poet and pharmacist. Lefteris Lamprakis, actor, artistic director of exhibitions, and editor of publications for the Chania Film Festival, reads selected poems.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“I protevousa ton dakryon” (“The capital of tears”) by Leonidas Kakaroglou
Author Leonidas Kakaroglou engages in a discussion about his poetry collection, published by Estia Publishing, with Anna Lampardaki, philologist, and Nektaria-Nina Mendrinou, poet and pharmacist. Lefteris Lamprakis, actor, artistic director of exhibitions, and editor of publications for the Chania Film Festival, reads selected poems.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

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Readings of historical sources: Creating books for education and community
Discussed by Hara Andreadou, historian, scientific collaborator of the Chania Film Festival, curator of the Pyxida tis Polis Publishing, Lefteris Lambrakis, actor, artistic director of the exhibitions of the Chania Film Festival, curator of the Pyxida tis Polis Publishing, Matthaios Frantzeskakis, Chania Film Festival director, responsible for the Pyxida tis Polis Publishing, Madalena Chorafaki, philologist, president of the Cultural Association “Pergamos”, Vryses Platanias and Irini Kalfaki, philologist.

Co-organized by Pyxida tis Polis Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

Poetic rhymes for homeless truths
Roula Vouraki, philologist, writer and the poet Manolis Lefakis explore the homeless truths of poetic discourse.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Erisma Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

“Somata lygra” (“Unfortunate bodies”) by Dimitris Lentzos
The writer Stavros Kartsonakis discusses with Dimitris Lentzos about his new poetry collection “Somata lygra” (“Unfortunate bodies”).

Co-organized by Metronomos Publishing

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

Hiding places of self-esteem
Three experiential self-esteem workshops for children aged 5-12, each lasting thirty minutes, which will run simultaneously in three locations of the Centre for Mediterranean Architecture. Curated by the teacher, collaborator of the Mayor of Chania on education issues and author Anna Nempavlaki (“Ftou Kai Vgaino”/“Ready or not, here I come!”, Kaleidoscope Publishing) and by local artists and scientists, and others, the workshops will operate in a circular manner, so that all children will rotate through each one: 1st Workshop: “Delightful activity” (Athina Ntoulia, Education Advisor of the 1st Unit of Chania), 2nd Workshop: “A couple of words from Anna”, Anna Nempavlaki), 3rd Workshop: “Every work is a story” (Kosmas Lilikakis, artist).

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

Concert with Dora Bakopoulou: “When poetry became a song”
The piano soloist Dora Bakopoulou with Angeliki Liouka on vocals present a musical programme dedicated to the lyrics of great poets (Elytis, Gatsos, Livaditis, Ritsos, Seferis, etc.) set to music by Mikis Theodorakis.

George Agorastakis introduces with a speech on the topic “Bibliography for Mikis Theodorakis.”

1st Chania Book Festival 2022

“On the Back of the Tiger” by Zülfü Livaneli
The most famous and popular Turkish composer in his country and worldwide, internationally translated and award-winning author Zülfü Livaneli discusses his literary work and his latest book, “On the Back of the Tiger”, with journalist and member of the organizing team of the Chania Book Festival, Kiriaki Beioglou. 

Co-organized by: Patakis Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

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“A Musical Bridge Between Greece and Turkey,” Honoring Zülfü Livaneli
A special musical evening dedicated to the deep friendship and artistic meeting of two iconic creators: Mikis Theodorakis and Zülfü Livaneli. The performance will be by Ioanna Forti, with Heraklis Zakkas on bouzouki, Alexandros Kapsokavadis on guitar, and Achilleas Wastor on piano, who is also responsible for the artistic direction of the program. Greetings will be delivered by Giannis Giannakakis, Deputy Mayor for Culture of Chania, and Giorgos Agorastakis, president of the Pan-Cretan Association of Mikis Theodorakis Friends.

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

Michael Llewellyn Smith: “Crete in my life”
Address by the esteemed British historian, diplomat, and traveler Michael Lewellin Smith on the impact of Crete in shaping his life and work. The introduction will be delivered by Dimitris Michelogiannis, a lawyer and special adviser to the Region of Crete. Following the lecture, author and historian Lena Divani will engage in a discussion with Michael Lewellin Smith.

2nd Chania Book Festival 2023

“I archontissa tou akrotiriou” (“The Lady of the Cape”) & “An den eicha gennithei” (“If I Hadn’t Been Born”) by Joëlle Lopinot
Novelist Joëlle Lopinot discusses her two recent works with journalist Giouli Tsakalou.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Minoas Publishing 

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

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“The Netleti” by Joelle Lopinot
Joelle Lopinot talks with journalist Alexandra Christakaki about her book, which reveals unknown aspects of the history of Crete, as told to the author by the residents of the village Manoliopoulo in the inland of the Platanias Municipality of Chania. With the support of the Hellenic-French Association of Chania.

Co-organized by Minoas Publishing

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024

Manos Hadjidakis: Creator & Citizen
A discussion about Manos Hadjidakis, both as a creator and an active and interventionist citizen, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth and his iconic texts “O kathreftis kai to machairi” (“The Mirror and the Knife”) and “Ta scholia tou Tritou” (“The Comments of the Third”).

The conversation features Aliki Kagialoglou, artist, Angela Kastrinaki, Professor of Modern Greek Philology at the Department of Philology, University of Crete, and author, and Loudovikos ton Anogeion, singer, composer, and lyricist. Coordinated by: Kiriaki Beioglou, journalist, member of the organizing team of the Chania Book Festival.

CO-ORGANIZED BY: Ikaros Publishing

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

Festive opening of the 4th CBF: “Unforgettable”
The deep-voiced Christophoros Stamboglis with the pianist Miltos Loyadis on piano, will perform great hits of the American musical and some of the most famous jazz songs.

4th Chania Book Festival 2025