The Department of Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture has announced a strong Cypriot presence at a series of international film events, led by participation in the 67th Thessaloniki International Film Festival, which opens on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
Cyprus will be represented by 12 films and three projects in the festival's AGORA Works in Progress section.
Among the Cypriot feature films participating in the programme are:
- "Axios" by Christos Georgiou
- "Apart" by Stelana Kliris
- "The Lion at My Back" by Tonia Mishiali
- "Motherwitch" by Minos Papa
- "Hold Onto Me" by Myrsini Aristidou
The films showcase a broad spectrum of contemporary Cypriot filmmaking, highlighting the creativity, diversity and international outlook of the local industry.
Minority co-productions also featured
A significant number of productions supported through the Republic of Cyprus' Minority Co-Productions programme will also screen at the festival.
These include:
- "Recrucified" by Theodoris Papadoulakis (co-produced by Boycott Films)
- "The Megalomaniacs" by Spyros Stathoulopoulos (co-produced by Felony Films)
- "Sea of Glass" by Alexis Alexiou (co-produced by Bark Like a Cat Films)
- "A Whole Person Almost" by Efthymis Kosemud Samidis (co-produced by Felony Films)
- "Under the Judas Tree" by Christos Chouliaras (co-produced by Carreta Films)
- "Foreign Blood" by Tony Lykouresis (co-produced by Breaking Wave Productions)
Their participation highlights Cyprus' growing role as an active and reliable partner in European and international co-productions.
Three Cypriot projects at AGORA
Three Cypriot projects will also be presented in the AGORA Works in Progress section:
- "Boys of Summer" by Emilios Avraam, currently in development.
- "Natura" by Marios Metti, currently in development.
- "Yiannis" by Kyros Papavassiliou, currently in post-production.
Cyprus delegation at the festival
As in previous years, the Film Sector of the Department of Contemporary Culture will have its own stand at the festival, distributing promotional material for Cypriot productions.
For the first time, the delegation representing the Deputy Ministry of Culture will also be accompanied by journalists, who will cover the participation of Cypriot films throughout the event.
The Deputy Ministry congratulated all Cypriot directors and filmmakers involved and wished them success in the international journey of their productions.
According to the ministry, Cyprus' strong presence at international film festivals reflects the continued growth, international reach and artistic maturity of the country's film industry.
