On Sunday, March 8th, the Hellenic Film Society USA will be screening the award-winning Greek film, Pause, as part of the Museum of the Moving Image’s ‘Always on Sunday’ monthly Greek film seriesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Pause, which is directed, written, and produced by women tells the story of Elpida who feels trapped in a loveless marriageGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Upon meeting a young painter, her life begins to change and the distinction between her reality and her fantasies becomes unclearGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The film was directed by Tonia Mishali, and stars Stella Fyrogeni, Andreas Vasileiou, and Andrey PhilipenkoGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 

Pause was named as one of Rotten Tomatoes’ ‘20 Most Daring Films of 2019‘, in addition to receiving the top prize at the Los Angeles Greek Film FestivalGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 

The special screening event will be held on International Women’s Day by the Hellenic Film Society USA, in association with New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT)Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. For additional information on the event, or to purchase tickets, you may visit the Hellenic Film Society’s official websiteGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.