The 22nd edition of the Cyprus Film Days International Festival is rapidly approaching. As the foremost international film event in Cyprus, it is set to take place from 12-20 April at its traditional venues in the country's two primary cities: the Rialto Theatre in Limassol and the Zena Palace Cinema in Nicosia. This year's selection, curated by the festival's artistic directors, Argyro Nicolaou and Marios Lizides, comprises a diverse and bold array of films tackling the significant social and artistic issues of our times.

The Glocal Images International Competition will showcase seven international works that are in line with current cinematic tendencies. Among these are 78 Days [+lire aussi :
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interview : Emilija Gašić
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interview : Sofia Exarchou
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interview : Marija Kavtaradze
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Moreover, the Cypriot Films Competition section highlights four distinctive titles by Cypriot directors, promising to be a highlight of this year’s edition. These movies are also contenders in the Glocal Images International Competition section. They are Africa Star by Adonis Florides (Cyprus), Detached House by Ioakim Mylonas (Cyprus/Greece), Embryo Larva Butterfly [+lire aussi :
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interview : Kyros Papavassiliou
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Slovak film producer Katarína Tomková leads the five-member international jury that will present Cyprus Film Days’ awards. Joining her on the panel are Turkish-Cypriot DoP Emre Erkmen, French film critic Sandra Onana, Greek writer-director Asimina Proedrou and Berlin-based Palestinian filmmaker Juna Suleiman. This year's screening schedule is further enhanced by “The Jury Presents” segment, spotlighting three films selected from the repertoires of the festival's international jury members: Behind the Haystacks [+lire aussi :
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The non-competitive Viewfinder section – a close-up on contemporary world cinema – will feature five globally acclaimed productions, including some of the most buzz-worthy films that deeply resonated with global viewers. These are Afire [+lire aussi :
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interview : Christian Petzold
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interview : Radu Jude
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fiche film] by Ken Loach (UK/France/Belgium) and Perfect Days [+lire aussi :
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fiche film] by Wim Wenders (Japan/Germany). Set for a special screening at Zena Palace in Nicosia is Bye Bye Tiberias [+lire aussi :
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interview : Lina Soualem
fiche film] by Lina Soualem (France/Palestine/Belgium/Qatar), a documentary chronicling the journey of four generations of Palestinian women. The Children and Youth section, meanwhile, will showcase five films for younger audiences.

Cyprus Film Days is co-organised by the Deputy Ministry of Culture of Cyprus and the Rialto Theatre in Limassol, under the auspices of the municipalities of Limassol and Nicosia, in partnership with CIPA Film in Cyprus.