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From 17 to 25 April, the Cyprus Film Days International Festival returns for its 24th edition, once again transforming the halls of Rialto Theatre in Limassol and Zena Palace Cinema in Nicosia into vibrant meeting points for filmmakers, stories and cinematic experiences from around the world. With a consistent focus on showcasing contemporary cinematic voices and fostering a dynamic dialogue between audiences and international cinema, this year’s festival presents a diverse programme that brings together bold storytelling, intimate narratives and distinctive artistic visions. At the heart of the programme lies the Glocal Images International Competition, a section dedicated to filmmakers from diverse geographical and cultural contexts who explore questions of identity, social transformation and human relationships through distinctive cinematic languages. The films in this section have premiered at major international festivals and represent some of the most compelling examples of contemporary independent cinema. The coming-of-age drama “Nino” by Pauline Loquès follows a young man in Paris during the three days leading up to a pivotal moment in his life. Before it arrives,...

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The 24th Cyprus Film Days International Festival presents this year’s International Jury, composed of distinguished figures from the international film community.  Filmmakers, producers, curators and industry professionals with long and meaningful careers in cinema will bring together their knowledge and perspectives, contributing diverse creative and professional viewpoints to the festival’s 12 competition titles The President of the International Jury is Matthijs Wouter Knol (Netherlands), CEO and Director of the European Film Academy since 2021. Previously, and for more than twelve years, he was part of the core team of the Berlinale, first as Head of Programme of Berlinale Talents and later as Director of the European Film Market. The other members of the International Jury are: Melanie Blocksdorf (Germany), a Berlin-based producer since 2015, specialising in the production and co-production of international fiction and documentary feature films. Her filmography i...

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The 24th edition of the Cyprus Film Days International Festival (17–25 April 2026) continues its commitment to strengthening the professional development of filmmakers by presenting a series of specialised workshops and masterclasses with the participation of internationally recognised creators and industry professionals. Designed for directors, screenwriters, cinematographers, audiovisual creators and anyone who loves cinema and wants to explore a new aspect of it, the workshops offer participants a valuable opportunity to collaborate directly with established professionals and explore key aspects of contemporary filmmaking — from emerging technologies to screenwriting development and post-production.  Through practical exercises, case studies and a collective creative process, participants will deepen their understanding of cinematic art while also connecting with the broader filmmaking community. Applications are now open for four specialised workshops that will take place in Nicosia and Limassol as part of the festival. AI Cinema, Workshop with Elettra Fiumi Dates: Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April 2026Venue: CYENS Centre of Excellence, Nicosia Schedule:Sa...

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From 17 to 25 April 2026, the screening halls of the Rialto Theatre and Zena Palace will once again fill with light, voices and stories. The 24th International Cyprus Film Days Festival returns, inviting audiences to nine days where image becomes experience and storytelling becomes an act of presence. Under the central theme Life, this year’s edition goes beyond film screenings; it proposes a stance towards the world. In a time marked by uncertainty and transformation, cinema becomes a meeting point for memory, dialogue and resilience. Each film, each screening and each discussion serves as a reminder that the human experience, fragile yet persistent, remains at the heart of storytelling. Artistic Direction The 24th edition is artistically directed by filmmaker and academic Argyro Nicolaou and filmmaker and producer Petros Charalambous. The two curators shape a programme that balances discovery and established voices, presenting premiere screenings from Cyprus and abroad. ...