Rachel Suissa Talks 'Greek Mothers Never Die' & LAGFF 2025
Pop Culture Unplugged w/ EliasMay 26, 202500:14:55

Rachel Suissa Talks 'Greek Mothers Never Die' & LAGFF 2025

Award-winning filmmaker Rachel Suissa joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to talk about her heartfelt supernatural dramedy Greek Mothers Never Die, which is set to screen at the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival on May 31. Based on her hit one-woman show, Suissa stars in the film as a daughter haunted—literally and emotionally—by her overbearing Greek mother’s ghost. In this exclusive conversation, the Greek-French writer-director-actress dives into the cultural roots, comedy, and personal loss that shaped the story, plus what it was like casting her own daughter in the film.

Now available on-demand in the U.S. via Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home, Vimeo, and more—this is a must-watch for fans of Greek culture, immigrant family stories, and supernatural comedies with heart.

Interview Highlights:
The real Greek mother who inspired Pina (and why it’s not a stereotype)

Adding a ghost to symbolize grief and a lack of personal space

How the film evolved from a one-woman play to a full-length feature

Casting her daughter and directing herself with only 30 minutes of prep

Working with actor Simon Rerolle again after their Netflix debut

Shooting in multiple languages on a tight indie schedule

Plans for a potential sequel and her next project, The Americans

What she hopes audiences—especially Greek Americans—take away from the film

Greek Mothers Never Die screens May 31 at 6 PM at the Sunset Landmark Theater as part of LAGFF.

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