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The\u00a021st Cyprus International Film Festival \u2013 CYIFF<\/strong>\u00a0returns from\u00a021 to 25 September 2026<\/strong>\u00a0at the\u00a0Melina Merkouri Cultural Hall in Nicosia<\/strong>, inviting filmmakers, artists, actors, photographers, creators, cultural professionals and, of course, audiences to five days filled with images, stories, encounters and creative surprises.<\/p>\n

For 21 years,\u00a0CYIFF has created a space where international cinema meets Cyprus<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 where a screening can lead to a new acquaintance, a conversation can turn into a collaboration, and a chance encounter can become a new story.<\/p>\n

And this year\u2019s programme has plenty to discover.<\/strong><\/p>\n

International Competition<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A vibrant international competition featuring films and world premieres from different countries and filmmakers who come to Cyprus bringing stories that deserve to be discovered.<\/p>\n

Chinese Cinema<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A special showcase of Chinese cinema, featuring selected screenings and the\u00a0World Premiere of<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>La Croix (The Crossing)<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>by Hu Xueyang<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddfe\u00a01974 \u2013 Memory, Stories & People<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A special tribute to Cyprus and the memory of 1974, explored through cinema and the personal stories of people who lived through that period and continue to carry its memory.<\/p>\n

A special focus is given to the\u00a0children who were hosted in Greece immediately following the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

QUEEN OF CYPRUS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The powerful documentary by\u00a0Panikos Panayiotou<\/strong>, exploring Cypriot women, loss, resilience, the meaning of homeland and the strength to rebuild one\u2019s life \u2014 in Cyprus and around the world.<\/p>\n

WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Women filmmakers, women\u2019s stories and initiatives highlighting women\u2019s creativity, equality and the role of women in cinema.<\/p>\n

CWEP \u2013 Cyprus Women Environmental Peacemakers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The continuation of a unique bicommunal women\u2019s initiative that uses culture, the environment, dialogue and cooperation as tools for peace.<\/p>\n

NOSTIMON IMAR<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A special section dedicated to creators of the global Greek community and the Greek Diaspora \u2014 stories of people who left, travelled, created and carried a place within them.<\/p>\n

THINGS WE PASS BY \u2013 Photography Exhibition<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A photography exhibition inviting us to do something we rarely do:\u00a0stop<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

To look again at people, places, moments and details that we usually pass by.<\/p>\n

A meeting point between photography and the cinematic gaze, dedicated to the power of the image to reveal stories that are right in front of us \u2014 but that we do not always see.<\/p>\n

In collaboration with the\u00a0Cyprus Photographic Society, Nicosia Branch (CPS)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

MONOLOGUE CHALLENGE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A new\u00a0CYIFF initiative for actors and performers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Monologues of up to 10 minutes, in Greek or English, bringing new voices and new performers to the stage and offering them an opportunity to perform before an audience and industry professionals.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc6\u00a0GOLDEN APHRODITE AWARDS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The grand evening of CYIFF.<\/p>\n

The filmmakers and films that stand out during the Festival will take centre stage at the\u00a0Golden Aphrodite Awards Ceremony on 25 September<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you would like to participate in\u00a0CYIFF 2026<\/strong>, you can register your interest and join the Festival\u2019s community of friends and supporters:<\/p>\n

CYIFF \u2013 Official Website<\/a>
\nCine-Art Accreditation<\/a><\/p>\n

Participants may receive\u00a0personal invitations<\/strong>\u00a0to selected private and special events, subject to availability.<\/p>\n

These may include:<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udd42\u00a0Opening Night Reception<\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udfac\u00a0Private \/ Special Screenings & Premieres<\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udf0d\u00a0International Filmmakers Meet & Greet<\/strong>
\n\ud83d\udc51\u00a0Queen of Cyprus Special Event<\/strong>
\n\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udfac\u00a0Women in Film \/ WIFT Cyprus Reception<\/strong>
\n\ud83e\udd1d\u00a0CWEP Women & Peace Event<\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udfad\u00a0Monologue Challenge<\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf3\u00a0Chinese Cinema Special Event<\/strong>
\n\ud83d\udcf7\u00a0Things We Pass By \u2013 Exhibition Event<\/strong>
\n\ud83c\udfc6\u00a0Golden Aphrodite Awards & Closing Reception<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2026and a few more\u00a0small, personal gatherings that will not be publicly announced<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you love cinema, art and great stories \u2014<\/p>\n

if you are a creator, or simply someone who enjoys meeting people with a creative perspective \u2014<\/p>\n

we would be delighted to have you with us.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Send us your name and contact details to register your interest in\u00a0CYIFF 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Invitations to special events will be sent personally, subject to available places.<\/p>\n

www.cyprusfilmfestival.org<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

FOR THE PROGRAMME CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

MONDAY-TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY-FRIDAY 10am-2:30pm | MONDAY & FRIDAY 5pm-10:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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