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Archive of Desire: A Festival Inspired by C. P. Cavafy

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“Eternal Desires” celebrates the work of poet C. P. Cavafy.

04/09/2025

Archive of Desire: A Festival Inspired by C. P. Cavafy

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“Eternal Desires” celebrates the work of poet C. P. Cavafy.

Step into the work and life of poet C. P. Cavafy, whose influence was explored by the Onassis Foundation during a week-long festival in New York. The film ventures into the poet’s archives in Athens and Alexandria, and features interviews and excerpts from the festival.

04/09/2025

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Archive of Desire: A Festival Inspired by C. P. Cavafy is a local public television program presented by WLIW PBS

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Preview | 30s | “Eternal Desires” celebrates the work of poet C. P. Cavafy. (30s)

Waiting for the Barbarians: Preview

Preview | 55s | C. P. Cavafy’s poetry set to new music by Rufus Wainwright, Laurie Anderson and more. (55s)

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Preview | 39s | Visual poems inspired by C. P. Cavafy, performed by Julianne Moore, Taylor Mac and more. (39s)

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