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by Paul Genoni
Sun Jun 18, 2023 4:54 am
Forum: News
Topic: Half the Perfect World - Writers, Dreamers and Drifters on Hydra, 1955–1964
Replies: 41
Views: 20160

Re: Half the Perfect World - Writers, Dreamers and Drifters on Hydra, 1955–1964

Just a brief update on film version of Half the Perfect World. Progress was slow during Covid years of 2020-2022 but momentum has returned! Cascade Films now have a near complete screenplay (completed by two of Australia's best) and are in pre-production. Currently the projected filming on Hydra wil...
by Paul Genoni
Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:03 am
Forum: News
Topic: Half the Perfect World - Writers, Dreamers and Drifters on Hydra, 1955–1964
Replies: 41
Views: 20160

Re: Half the Perfect World - Writers, Dreamers and Drifters on Hydra, 1955–1964

I too am looking forward to this movie (an understatement in the least)! In addition to seeing the story between the characters acted out, I hope it will be filmed on location. Now that we have been there, I would love to see a film of the places we have been. Please keep us posted on the progress ...
by Paul Genoni
Wed Jun 05, 2019 8:13 am
Forum: News
Topic: Half the Perfect World - Writers, Dreamers and Drifters on Hydra, 1955–1964
Replies: 41
Views: 20160

Re: Half the Perfect World - Writers, Dreamers and Drifters on Hydra, 1955–1964

Readers of 'Half the Perfect World' may be interested to know that the film rights have recently been sold for an Australian production based on the lives on Charmian Clift and George Johnston on Hydra - and including the wider cast of international characters. This has even led to speculation in th...
by Paul Genoni
Sat Apr 27, 2019 5:42 am
Forum: News
Topic: Half the Perfect World - Writers, Dreamers and Drifters on Hydra, 1955–1964
Replies: 41
Views: 20160

Re: Half the Perfect World - Writers, Dreamers and Drifters on Hydra, 1955–1964

Hi again Vickie. We never actually got as far as completing the map so there isn't copy I can provide. But if you are part of the Hydra meet-up in June you will have plenty of people familiar with the various landmarks. I am sure this includes Cohen's house, and while in that part of the town you co...
by Paul Genoni
Tue Apr 23, 2019 3:41 am
Forum: News
Topic: Half the Perfect World - Writers, Dreamers and Drifters on Hydra, 1955–1964
Replies: 41
Views: 20160

Re: Half the Perfect World - Writers, Dreamers and Drifters on Hydra, 1955–1964

Dear Vickie, Thanks for your kind words about Half the Perfect World. We certainly hope that the book will be read by visitors to Hydra. If it does its job it is not only an account of this important time in the island's history, but also a 'guide' to some of the key places associated with the islan...
by Paul Genoni
Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:50 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Half the Perfect World - Writers, Dreamers and Drifters on Hydra, 1955–1964
Replies: 41
Views: 20160

Re: Half the Perfect World - Writers, Dreamers and Drifters on Hydra, 1955–1964

Thank you very much for your kind words Mary! We are always thrilled to have generous responses to the book.
by Paul Genoni
Sun Apr 07, 2019 9:45 am
Forum: News
Topic: Half the Perfect World - Writers, Dreamers and Drifters on Hydra, 1955–1964
Replies: 41
Views: 20160

Re: Half the Perfect World - Writers, Dreamers and Drifters on Hydra, 1955–1964

Dear WiTS, I am pleased to hear that your copy reached Beijing. I sincerely hope you enjoy reading the book and hopefully learning something new about Leonard and his time on Hydra.

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