Chaos, Trash, and Parthenon Background: When the Ministry Says ‘No’ to Lanthimos but ‘Yes’ to Solomou’s Interviews

The chaos reigning in the television landscape contrasts sharply with the so-called ‘big bed’ for theater. Amidst this turmoil, personalities who have fought on the altar of Art are being dragged through the mud. On one side, the television industry scrambles to build next season’s programming; on the other, some aim to dismantle theatrical spaces. The paradox deepens as Dimitra Galani’s song ‘You Were Not Worthy’ echoes the sentiment that ‘everything is trash.’ Meanwhile, ANT1 grapples with scheduling dilemmas, ALPHA faces issues with its series ‘The House Next to the River,’ and the Ministry of Culture denies acclaimed director George Lanthimos permission to film at the Acropolis while allowing Maria Solomou’s interviews to feature it as a backdrop. This inconsistency raises questions about artistic integrity versus commercial appeal.