Celebrating Greek Heritage and Storytelling

George Miller, the acclaimed filmmaker, shares how his Greek heritage has influenced his cinematic storytelling. He describes growing up in rural Australia with a strong family culture centered around food and storytelling, reflecting the communal traditions of his ancestors from the Greek island of Kithara. His experience highlights the importance of cultural narratives in shaping his filmic language, recognizing how both Greek and Indigenous Australian storytelling have informed his perspective. Miller emphasizes that at the heart of storytelling is a desire to make sense of the world, and this intrinsic drive continues to shape his work.