film

Dates announced for Queer Wave fest

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Dates announced for Queer Wave fest

The 5th edition of the Cyprus LGBTQIA+ Film Festival will take place from September 20 to 29 at NiMAC in Nicosia. The festival, organized by Queer Wave LTD, aims to bring together local and international communities through screenings and parallel events, providing a platform for LGBTQIA+ lived experiences and queer expression. Over the past four years, the festival has presented more than 170 Cypriot premieres of LGBTQIA+ films from the international scene, while also supporting local filmmakers and artists.

Cyprus, ’ festival scene comes alive this June

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Cyprus, ’ festival scene comes alive this June

Fact: Cyprus will have a vibrant cultural scene this summer with events such as the Cyprus International Accordion Festival, Vegan Fam Flavours, Cyprus Pride March, Cyprus Fashion Film Festival, MBS Wellbeing Day Festival, Lavender Festival, Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival, Summer Jazz Project, and Paphos International Film Festival.

What to see at Summer film festival

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What to see at Summer film festival

Fact: The Images and Views of Alternative Cinema Festival will take place at the Hambis Municipal Printmaking Museum in Nicosia from June 3 to 9, featuring film screenings and discussions.

Election year Trump biopic , ‘The Apprentice’ premieres at Cannes

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Election year Trump biopic , ‘The Apprentice’ premieres at Cannes

Fact: Ali Abbasi’s drama “The Apprentice” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, focusing on Donald Trump’s rise as a New York real estate mogul.

A Cypriot, ’s unexpected journey to the Emmys

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A Cypriot, ’s unexpected journey to the Emmys

Fact: Martinos Aristidou is the first Cypriot to be nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award and the only Cypriot with voting privileges at the Emmys.

From Latin America to the Mediterranean: Iberoamerican film festival returns

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From Latin America to the Mediterranean: Iberoamerican film festival returns

2nd Iberoamerican Film Festival is the second edition of the festival with Latin American film screenings. It is organized by the embassies of Brazil, Cuba, Peru, Portugal, and Spain, in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes de Nicosia and The Friends of the Cinema Society. The festival will take place on May 21, 23, 28, 30, and June 4 at Cine Studio, University of Nicosia. All screenings will be shown in their original language with subtitles in English or Greek, and entry is free.

Reduction in the Small Business Tax Rate Passes in the House of Assembly

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Reduction in the Small Business Tax Rate Passes in the House of Assembly

The small business corporate income tax rate in Newfoundland and Labrador has been reduced from 3 per cent to 2.5 per cent effective January 1, 2024.

Cyprus is never really talked about anymore, says John Malkovich

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Cyprus is never really talked about anymore, says John Malkovich

John Malkovich, the acclaimed American actor, participated in an open discussion at the THOC Theatre in Nicosia. He mentioned that he believes regret and guilt are essential components of life. Theater is his home, and he prefers it over cinema because it reminds him of life. The second performance of “The Infamous Ramirez Hoffman” will take place at the Pattichio Theatre on Thursday, May 16.

What being a teenage girl in 1960s Britain was really like

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What being a teenage girl in 1960s Britain was really like

The 1960s teenage girl is a pop culture icon, but the real experiences of women during that era were more complex. A study conducted on girls growing up in Britain between the 1950s and 1970s revealed diverse experiences, with some enjoying opportunities in London while others faced poverty and limited leisure options. Access to education and professional opportunities for girls was uneven, with many leaving school at 15 without qualifications. The fear of getting pregnant out of wedlock was prevalent, as access to contraception and sex education was limited. Early marriage was common, but easier access to divorce from 1969 provided a way out for some women.

Dystopia and glamour collide as new ‘Mad Max’ saga premieres at Cannes

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Dystopia and glamour collide as new ‘Mad Max’ saga premieres at Cannes

Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy attended the Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” The film focuses on the origins of the character Furiosa, now played by Taylor-Joy, facing off against Hemsworth’s character, Dementus. Despite impressive action scenes and Taylor-Joy’s performance, the film is considered a step down from its predecessor, “Mad Max: Fury Road.” The movie will be released in theaters internationally on May 22 and in the U.S. on May 24.