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Cannes Names Greece Country of Honor for 2027

6/12/2026

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Cannes Marché du Film announced Greece as Country of Honor for its 2027 edition, to be held May 11-19.
The market will feature the “Ride the Greek Wave” program, noting that director Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” chose Greece for a 40 % cash rebate.
Greece’s audiovisual sector generates €1.9 billion, employs 44,000 people, includes 3,000 companies, and will host the European Film Awards in January 2027, a milestone Esmiol called a sign of creativity.

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Cannes Marché du Film announced Greece as Country of Honor for its 2027 edition, to be held May 11-19.
The market will feature the “Ride the Greek Wave” program, noting that director Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” chose Greece for a 40 % cash rebate.
Greece’s audiovisual sector generates €1.9 billion, employs 44,000 people, includes 3,000 companies, and will host the European Film Awards in January 2027, a milestone Esmiol called a sign of creativity.