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- British Actor Robert Powell, known for his role as Jesus in Franco Zeffirelli's 1977 film "Jesus of Nazareth, participates in the documentary that explores the culture, archaeology and history of the Greek island OF CRETE. The work is the brainchild of director/screenwriter Fotis Konstantinidis, and it includes footage at leading locations such as Knossos, Festos, Zakros, Zominthos, Palaikastro, Kommo and Kastelli.
- As a teenager, Chris abruptly abandoned his dream of becoming a fighter pilot of the US Navy to join a colorful yet reclusive Sufi sect led by the mysterious Turkish-Cypriot Sheikh Nazim. He then harbors a new dream of becoming an Islamic scholar. But the Sheikh has other, maybe grander, plans for him. A decade and half later, Chris, now known as Alauddin, lives in Germany, happily married to Fatima, the wife the Sheikh advised him to marry when he was 17, and working as a cook in the Sheikh's restaurant. But despite his apparently problem-free lifestyle, Alauddin has begun to question whether the destiny alluded to by the Sheikh will ever materialize. He travels to Cyprus, the Shiekh's home and spiritual headquarters, to find out.
- Aphrodite Within documentary aspires to reveal Aphrodite's legacy. For the very first time on screen we will depict legends that are still "alive", hidden deep into the souls of the locals. Fertility rituals exercised today, which originate from the ancient cult of Aphrodite. Aphrodite's attributes which survived into Christianity through the worship of the Christian Holy Mother. The spiritual connection of this truly universal female divinity with an ever growing number of people, mainly women from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. And last but not least, the continuing presence of the Cypriot Goddess in the arts; painting, sculpture, theater and music. Aphrodite inspires values that will enable us to see a different reality. Diving deep into the past, into a time where the feminine creative energy was considered sacred, we realize that since the ancient times, the Goddess unifies the necessary elements for the most prosperous co-existence between the male and the female.
- With wings and glitter Ozkan every night turns into "Shushu", the renowned belly-dancing drag queen of Kyrenia, Cyprus. Ozkan also happens to be gay and living openly without hiding his sexuality. The only one who appears not to know this is his mother, with whom he lives.
- FETINE is a Muslim woman from Cyprus who was forced to marry a Palestinian at age of 14, in 1936 and leave her home to Palestine, never to be seen again. FETINE shared the same fate a large number of young women in Cyprus had during the British Colonial Period at a time where many families were living in extreme poverty (between the 1920's-1950'). Many of these young women were never seen again by their families and never returned to Cyprus. After several decades this issue has only recently been brought to light raising many questions namely why so many were never sought after and if indeed the marriage was a sale? Pembe Mentesh, an Australian-born Cypriot, upon moving to Cyprus, decides to break the decades long silence regarding FETINE's marriage and begins an investigation to locate her. Pembe's work in human rights and activism ignites her need to search for her great aunt and she travels throughout Cyprus and the Middle East to find out why this chapter of Cypriot history remained in the dark for so long and what actually happened to Missing FETINE.
- Inessa locks herself in the restroom of the club where she works to call her daughter, not knowing that her night is about to become a nightmare.
- Three preteen friends come up with the ultimate 90's heist; to infiltrate the mythical "backroom" of their neighborhood video store.
- This documentary "Hope against Hopeless" deals with the causes that provoke the refugee 'waves and the trespass of Human Rights. It aims to shed light at the illegal movement of economical immigrants and refugees from Syria into Turkey and later on into Cyprus. Shocking images of immigrants at the borders of Syria and Iraq oscillate between hope and hopelessness.
- The film is a visualization of the 'Allegory of the Cave' , a myth written by the Greek philosopher Plato. The film attempts to portray on the cinema screen the actual myth by means of cinematic language without the use of any dialog.
- Located in the north-western part of Cyprus, AKAMAS peninsula is associated with many ancient legends and mythological subjects.This unique nature reserve, created by nature itself, at the first acquaintance is amazing. Maybe because of the rare beauty of flowers and herbs, preserved only in Akamas, and once it grows all over Cyprus, the legendary Homer called it - "the fragrant island flowers." According to one version, legendary There is a hypothesis that on a peninsula in ancient times was fairly advanced civilization, the center of which was AKAMANTIS. But it should not yet detected. Picturesque scenery of the Akamas, fossilized shells, fragments of pottery vessels, reminiscent of existing settlements here in ancient times, gave rise to many legends. Their echoes can be heard in such poetic names as: Fontana Amorosa, Rigeny Fortress, Baths of Aphrodite, and many others. Flora and fauna of the peninsula is rich and varied. There is a government plan for development of the Akamas, according to which this area given the status of a national park. State and public organizations strictly follow the order to prevent further occurrence of civilization on this virgin nook, inherited Cypriots inherited from previous generations. Must try to convey his descendants in such a condition that he continued to please all who truly loves and appreciates nature.
- When Europe closes its borders in Greece, trapping helpless refugees, they become invisible to the outside world. They become the border souls. But away from the mayhem unfolding, one peaceful man, elder Christodoulos and the nuns of a monastery, unite with the surrounding villages of Halkidiki to share their generosity and solidarity to the increasingly isolated refugees, illuminating the capacity of a crisis-ridden society to change the world with fewer words and more action.
- "Ali", a young Tunisian came to Italy many years ago, hoping to find a better life. He bought special clothes and a mask and became a living STATUE. He was able to face his new way of life behind the mask. Passers-by were struck by his living statue but "Ali", the man with the mask 'had found some work and little moey - but had "Ali" the man without the mask found himself?'
- Leila and Maria. Two women as symbols of Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot Leila's husband is missing; Greek Cypriot Maria is a refugee. Their love eliminates the hatred of war. Their common tears nourish hope on both sides of the barbed wire. Their story lies in the heart of this documentary inspired by Leila's book The White Wet Handkerchief We Shared.
- Professor of Classics John C. Franklin is internationally recognized as one of the most important scholars of Kinyras, the mythical ancient king of Cyprus. He is the author of the book Kinyras - The Divine Lyre, published by Harvard University's Center for Hellenic Studies in 2015. In 2017, the American professor, along with cartoonist and illustrator Glynnis Fawkes, return to Cyprus for the production of the documentary Kinyras, the Cherished Priest of Aphrodite. In the documentary, Kinyras' personality is outlined through references to ancient sources and interviews with scholars and artisans. The myths that surround Kinyras are also depicted through animation. The documentary Kinyras, the Cherished Priest of Aphrodite is an elegy for the most important mythical person of the ancient history of Cyprus, Kinyras. Although the memory of his name is preserved to this day, Cypriots know very little about him.
- The documentary follows two artists from Paphos, in their quest to find the printmaking press which was once housed in the Cultural Center of the city. Following rumors and testimonials, they get lost in the labyrinth of the management of cultural objects from many different public service sectors.
- The film is a subjective journey, shot as fragmented memories of my country of birth, Palestine as I have remembered it throughout my years in exile. Art comes most of the time from the roots. Exile can help an artist to see more clearly in memory what was too close for clarity in actual experience. Palestinian artists in exile, who had been away from their birthplace for many years, returned again and again to the theme of Palestine as well as Western writers or artists such as James Joyce and Picasso who wrote and painted on the subject of their native countries (Ulysse and the bullfights). My film is above all an encounter with my people, intellectuals, peasants and workers including my niece Yara whom I have been filming since she was 7 years old. When possible my camera captures her stages of growth on all levels.