Radical Afterlives: Cyprus gets moving

Radical Afterlives: Cyprus gets moving

Before the first full week of June ends, an artistic event will take place in Limassol exhibiting the work of several local creatives. Ιn the framework Radical Afterlives: The Cyprus Movements Archive Project, the resident artists Belinda Papavasiliou, Emily Demetriou and x.ypno present their works at Vinegar Factory this month. The works were already presented … Read more

Who is Stormy Daniels, the porn star at the center of Trump’s criminal conviction?

Who is Stormy Daniels, the porn star at the center of Trump’s criminal conviction?

Stormy Daniels testified that Donald Trump told her in 2006 that having sex with him was the only way she would get out of the “trailer park.” She later testified against Trump in a criminal case where he was found guilty of covering up a payment to her for her silence about their alleged sexual encounter. Daniels detailed the encounter, stating she did not remember how she got into bed with Trump but did not enjoy the sex. Despite the publicity and benefits she gained from the story, Daniels’ testimony was ultimately seen as tangential to the case.

Garden Screenings at Attikon open-air theatre

Garden Screenings at Attikon open-air theatre

The Kimonos Arts Centre in Paphos is hosting a series of film screenings for summer nights at the Attikon open-air cinema. The program includes ten captivating films exploring the connection between power and madness, with nine international films and one Cypriot production. Tickets are available for 5 euros, and all films will have Greek and/or English subtitles.

June movie nights await at Lidl Food Academy

June movie nights await at Lidl Food Academy

Lidl Cyprus will host three special screenings over June 12-14, 2024, featuring films where food plays a central role. Attendees will enjoy a three-course meal before each movie, inspired by the film’s gastronomy. The screenings include ‘The Lunch Box’ on June 12, ‘The Hundred-Foot Journey’ on June 13, and ‘Ratatouille’ on June 14. Lucky winners can participate for free by registering on Lidl’s website by June 4.

Dates announced for Queer Wave fest

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

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

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.

‘We were taught to be ashamed of our Cypriotness’

‘We were taught to be ashamed of our Cypriotness’

Fact: Cyprus is a place that has been enriched by many hands and voices down the centuries, making it a living example of cultural synthesis and innovation.

A Cypriot, ’s unexpected journey to the Emmys

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

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.