Today’s picks span a Lars von Trier film retrospective in Limassol, a Balkan-Mediterranean concert in Nicosia, a new play in Idalion, and gallery exhibitions across the island.
Screenings
Rialto Theatre, Limassol. The Rialto presents EXPLICIT, a new three-day film retrospective revisiting films that challenged and expanded the boundaries of cinematic expression. The first edition is dedicated to Lars von Trier, one of contemporary European cinema’s most significant and controversial directors. Today’s screenings are “Breaking the Waves” and “Antichrist.”
Music
Axiothea Mansion, Nicosia, 8:30pm. The group Cafe Balkan joins internationally renowned kaval virtuoso Teodosii Spassov for a concert titled “Musical Portraits: From the Mediterranean to the Balkans,” tracing people, places and memories. Spassov performs alongside Cafe Balkan musicians Alexandros Gagatsis, Glafkos Kontemeniotis and Irineos Koullouras. Tel: 22894531.
Theatre
Idalion Amphitheatre, 20th Lympia Transgression Theatre Festival, 8:30pm. The Tetartos Toichos group stages “Zoi CHARISameni” by Spyridon P.K. Spyrou, directed by Spyros Spyrou and Niki Plysi.
Exhibitions
Nicosia
Apokalypsi Gallery (22300150). Group exhibition “Code Recomposition.” Until September 12.
Limassol
Lumière Contemporary Art Gallery. “Some Body” by Christina Drakou. Until November 5.
Municipal Arts Centre – Papadaki Warehouses. Retrospective exhibition “Nikos Kourousis: Labyrinths,” dedicated to the artist’s multi-disciplinary practice. Until October 4.
XeniArtSpace, Trilogy West Tower (99980009). Photography exhibition “Women in Focus.” Until September 19.
Larnaca
Cypriot Corner, Larnaca (99 564131 & 24 621109). Group exhibition “A Conversation Through Art.” Until September 16.
Pierides Museum (22128175). “Nina Iakovou: Eyes to See and Hands to Touch.” Until May 6, 2027.
Paphos
Almyra Hotel (26888700). Group exhibition “Temporary Forever.” Until September 6.
Cinema
New releases: Fall 2: Deadpoint (directed by Michael and Peter Spierig, starring Virginia Gardner, Tom Brittney and Grace Caroline Currey); Pinocchio: Unstrung (directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, starring Jude Evan Lloyd, Richard Brake and Robert Englund); PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (animated, directed by Cal Brunker) — RIO Limassol and Nicosia Mall, tel. 25871410.
Pantheon, Nicosia. Screening of “Sacramento” (dir. Kent Jones), a bittersweet story starring Willem Dafoe, with Greta Lee and Edmund Donovan also appearing. Sept 4/5/6/7/8/9. Weekdays 8:30pm, weekends 6pm and 8:30pm. Running time 96 minutes. Subtitles: Greek.
