Cyprus and international films at upcoming festival
Before the month ends, Nicosia will welcome one more festival to its busy October agenda to entice film lovers, directors, filmmakers and industry professionals to a series of events from October 28 to November 2.
The Cyprus International Film Festival Golden Aphrodite in its 19th edition will take place at the Melina Merkouri Hall and with a week-long programme it will feature films and individuals from both the local and international film scene.
The agenda this year will of course include a series of film screenings from the world cinema scene. Films from various categories will be featured such as Women in Cinema, Global Cinema, Fiction, Animation, Sports, and Documentary offering a diverse choice of cinematic evenings.
What’s more, the festival will also hold a networking event where local film industry representatives and investors can meet and discuss the possibility of collaboration. Other festival events include a charity concert gala, a photography exhibition presenting a visual journey into the lives of Cypriots from the past and a poetry presentation and discussion.
More discussions will take place as part of the Creative Europe Presentation with internationally recognised directors and producers conversing with the local film industry. In addition, a lecture by Yianna Tsolakis will explore the buffer zone as a place of greenery, serenity and care in reconciliation.
Other parallel events will dive into AI in audio-visual media, gender equality, filmmaking and the differences for actors and acting for directors in Inessa Kraft’s workshop, as well as planned day trips. Of course, a festival highlight will be the Golden Aphrodite Awards ceremony where cinema achievements and outstanding contributions to culture and the arts in Cyprus will be honoured. To discover the full six-day agenda, the website (https://www.cyprusfilmfestival.org/) has a detailed programme.
19th International Film Festival Golden Aphrodite
Six-day film festival. October 28-November 2. Melina Merkouri Hall, Nicosia. https://www.cyprusfilmfestival.org/