Rachel Suissa joins Pop Culture Unplugged to talk about her new supernatural dramedy Greek Mothers Never Die, which is premiering at the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) 2025. Rachel, a Greek-French writer, director, and actor, opens up about the personal story that inspired the film, turning her hit one-woman show into a feature, and what it was like casting her real-life daughter alongside her.
In this heartfelt and funny conversation, Rachel shares behind-the-scenes insights into balancing multiple roles on set, incorporating Greek culture into storytelling, and how grief, comedy, and family come together in her latest project. We also discuss future plans—including a potential sequel—and what she hopes audiences take away from the film.
Greek Mothers Never Die is now available on-demand on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango, Vimeo, and more.
Topics Covered:
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Origin of the film and her real-life Greek mother
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Adding a supernatural twist to grief and family dynamics
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Working with her daughter on set
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The creative challenges of directing and acting simultaneously
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Casting choices and character development
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The LAGFF premiere and audience reaction
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Hints at a sequel and upcoming projects
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