PRESS
REVIEWS
“It is a pleasure to spend time with Dukakis, who is always not just open to but hungry for revelation, growth, and connection, giving the documentary a deliciously buoyant quality. ”
“Harry Mavromichalis' documentary about Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis delivers an uncommonly personal, cinema verite-style portrait of its fascinating, iconoclastic subject.”
“'Olympia' delivers an uncommonly personal, cinema verite-style portrait of its fascinating, iconoclastic subject.”
“A thoroughly captivating film, befitting its arresting star.”
“Olympia Dukakis may be in her 80s, but she is more passionate, real and progressive than a million woke millennials screaming on the internet. Watch Olympia and find out why Tales of the Cityauthor Armistead Maupin calls her “an octogenarian m**********r.”
ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS
“Dukakis is a force of nature and in Mavromichalis’ adept hands she comes across as a dame you wish you knew personally.”
"'Olympia' delivers a deeply personal and philosophical documentary."
"'Olympia' is informative and engaging in all the ways you hope for as a tribute to the Hollywood legend."
"'Olympia' is a movie that understands that a documentary about a celebrity shouldn't really be about just chronicling a lifestyle but instead should be more about opening up a window, however briefly, into someone's soul."
"Mavromichalis captures it all with elan, revealing the inner workings of a creative spitfire."
“Unmissable. 'Olympia' is an exceptionally intimate fly-on-the wall documentary.”
“'Olympia' is an honest conversation between Dukakis and the filmmaker; viewers will feel like they just pulled up a chair.”
"'Olympia' is much more about the personal than the professional, crafting an interior portrait of a woman at home in her own skin."
“It is an exciting, profane and inspiring film.”
“What we get to see is (warts and all) a brave woman of indomitable spirit, a dirty mouth, and a freedom of expression that is a joy to witness.”
“Mavromichalis is wise enough to simply get out of the way and allow his subject to roam free in whatever space they’re in. The results are intimate, enlightening and often hilarious.”
“If you are looking for a dose of inspiration, then look no further.”
“'Olympia' is an insightful biography of a brilliant talent.”
“It is as good a cinematic biography as you are ever likely to see.”
"'Olympia' (the film) proves to be a winningly defiant demand for this woman to be recognised as one of the greats.”
“Harry Mavromichalis extracts powerful revelations from the actress herself, as well as captures intimate moments of simplicity, crafting an inspirational study on an unlimited artist.”
“'Olympia' is a beautiful, unusually personal look at an actress who comes across as always forging her own path rather than following the rules of others.”
“Olympia Dukakis is a marvel to behold.”
“Mavromichalis has captured the essence of this extraordinary woman.”
FEATURES
Interview: Director Harry Mavromichalis Discusses "Olympia" and Olympia Dukakis
Composer Paul Cantelon Leans on Greek Music Knowledge to Score Olympia Dukakis Doc
Oscar-Winning Actress Olympia Dukakis Shares Advice for Alzheimer’s Caregivers & Discusses New Documentary Film
Olympia Dukakis: From drugs and suicidal thoughts to the Oscars
A most happy birthday tribute to Olympia Dukakis
America’s Great—If Small—Return to Drive-In Theaters
DATEBOOK (SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE)
SF Greek Film Fest opens with a celebration of Olympia Dukakis
Olympia Dukakis has a few words
Mavromichalis: How I persuaded Olympia Dukakis to make a documentary together
TV/RADIO/PODCASTS
BBC WORLD NEWS - TALKING MOVIES
Olympia: Film offers fly-on-wall portrait of Dukakis
Anna Eliopoulos with Harry Mavromichalis and Anthoula Katsimatides - "Olympia"
Cypriot Lifestyle and Entertainment, S1 Ep2 (interview begins at 9:39)
Ep 623: Erika Alexander | Harry Mavromichalis & Anthoula Katsimatides (interview begins at 42:20)
A conversation with Harry Mavromichalis about his new film, "Olympia" (Dukakis)