The Chania Rock Festival is hosting a special cultural event called Discover 2026, featuring acclaimed Greek filmmaker Yiannis Oikonomidis alongside sound artist Dimitris Kapetanakos. The highlight is a live music screening of "Spirtokuto" (Matchbox), one of Oikonomidis's most celebrated films, marking the first time it will be presented with a live musical accompaniment. The event also includes an open conversation with Oikonomidis exploring the relationship between cinema and sound. Chania Rock Festival takes place in Chania, on the northwest coast of Crete, and is well known for mixing music with broader cultural programming. Discover 2026 is part of that broader arts strand. Visitors interested in Greek cinema, experimental sound, or independent film culture will find this a rare opportunity to engage with one of Greece's most distinctive contemporary directors in an intimate festival setting.
