Film 'Ta Kalanta' wins three Hellenic Film Academy Iris Awards

In June 2026, the Greek film 'Ta Kalanta', directed by Christos Kanakis, received three Iris Awards from the Hellenic Film Academy. The awards were granted in the categories of Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Makeup, Hairstyling, and Special Effects. Individual awards went to Liza Tsouloupa for production design, Triada Papadaki for costumes, and Katerina Varthalitou and Chronis Tzimos for makeup and special effects. The film was a significant commercial success during its 2025 theatrical run, recording over 470,000 tickets sold. It maintained a top position at the box office for several weeks, securing a place among the top ten most successful Greek films of the last decade. The production is supported by executive producer Tasos Papanastasiou. These awards recognize the technical and artistic contributions made by the crew throughout the film's production.