From a thought-provoking documentary on divided identities to a Cannes-acclaimed political thriller making its Cyprus debut, this week’s cultural calendar offers a rich selection of screenings, performances and exhibitions across the island.
SCREENING
Nicosia, University Campus, Room 109 ΧΩΔ01, 6.30pm. The Department of Turkish and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cyprus presents the documentary Beyond History Education by Miné Balman. The film follows Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots born between 1975 and 1990, who grew up separately and were educated under the conditions of division, exploring how schooling shaped their perceptions of history, identity and each other. Running time: 62 minutes. A discussion will follow the screening.
THEATRE
Nicosia, Théâtre Dentro, 8pm. Το Γάλα (The Milk) by Vassilis Katsikonouris, staged by Théâtre Lexi, directed by Marina Vronti and produced by Giorgos Tsiakkas. Sold out.
Dali, Panorama Cinema, 8pm. The Third Wave by Joseph Robinette and Ron Jones, performed by Idalion Lyceum as part of the 37th Pan-Cypriot Schools Theatre Competition.
EXHIBITIONS
Nicosia
Sic. Contemporary Culture. Four Frederick University students participate in the Call to Action exhibition: Katerina Kountouri, Nikolai Borianov Minkov, Andreas Anthimou and Konstantinos Kontargyris. Until 21/3.
Omikron (96648352). Animalia by Maria Perentou — works spanning fifteen years of the artist’s creative output. Until 28/3.
Alpha C.K. Art Gallery (22751325). The Blurred Line of Horizons by Stefanos Karampampas. Until 28/3.
Marginalia (99657080). The Sound of Water by Afroditi Sezenia. Until 28/3.
Aegean School of Fine and Applied Arts (22 445757). Group exhibition MidPoint, featuring works by students of the school. Until 15/3.
isnotgallery contemporary (99569498). A–Z: Stelios Votsis — works by the artist (1929–2012) from the family collection. Until 14/3.
Apokalypsi (22300150). Painting exhibition by Giorgos Mavros, titled Oulla Chalali sou. Until 14/3.
Gloria Gallery (22762605). Exhibition by Cypriot artist Giorgos Kotsonis, featuring painting, sculpture and mosaic. Until 10/3.
Diatopos Art Centre (22766117). Studiolo by Paris Sergios. Until 13/3.
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (State Gallery of Contemporary Art – SPEL – 22479600). Group exhibition featuring 50 artists, titled Agropoiitiki: Soils / Bodies. Until 30/6.
NiMAC (2797400). Fluid Persistence — 19 artists explore urgent questions around ecological crisis, and the role of water in narrative and fiction. Until 31/5.
Municipal Square. Water Movement Nicosia — site-specific installation by Maurice Cazzolli. Until 30/6.
Leventis Gallery, Temporary Exhibitions Hall. Christoforos Savva: Simple – Complex – Invisible: An Unknown Archive. Until 28/6.
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation. Cyprus — Island, History, Memory, Reality. Until 30/6.
Limassol
Lumiere (25344141). Group exhibition CHROMA by Her, featuring ten women painters. Until 21/3.
Edit Gallery (25 251710). Photography exhibition by Christos Hadjichristos, titled Apovathra / Power Beach. Until 14/3.
Eins (99522977). Keep the Music for Yourself by Marietta Mavrokordatou. Until 4/4.
3FHome (99930065). I See Art as a Way to Change the World by Marina Olympiou. Until 10/3.
Larnaca
Cypriot Corner (24621109). Nature and Water by Dimitra Vanezi Liasos. Until 21/3.
Former Residence of the Police Director – Salina Park, 6pm (24001502). Lefkart VIII — works by students inspired by Lefkara lace. Until 13/3.
Paphos
Blue Iris (99310893). Exhibition by Paschallis Anastasi. Until 21/3.
CINEMA
NEW RELEASES: The Bride! (dir. Maggie Gyllenhaal, with Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Jake Gyllenhaal); Hoppers (adult animation, dir. Mamoru Hosoda); Scarlet (animation, dir. Daniel Chong) — RIO Cinemas (Nicosia Mall and Limassol), tel. 25871410.
ALSO SCREENING: The Secret Agent (dir. Kleber Mendonça Filho, with Robson Andrade, Rubens Santos, Licínio Januário) — RIO Limassol.
Nicosia, Pantheon Cinema. The Secret Agent, the historical political thriller by Kleber Mendonça Filho, winner of the Best Director and Best Actor awards at the Cannes Film Festival, makes its Cyprus premiere. 10, 11 & 12 March at 8.30pm (7 March at 5.30pm & 8.30pm). pantheon-theatre.com
