On the 20th anniversary of the opening of crossing points in Cyprus, OVERCOMING tells the inspiring story of Cypriot women, queers, and antimilitarist cismen challenging militarism and gender norms.
Through diverse interviews, the film explores how the opening and closing of the checkpoints, as the sole passageways between north and south, have impacted the lives of Cypriots while revealing their struggles against the ongoing division of the island and their efforts towards a more united future.
Overcoming will be screened at the Goethe-Institut Zypern on Saturday, April 22, 2023, followed by a short discussion.
Written by: Besire Paralik and Firuzan Nalbantoğlu
Directed by: Besire Paralik
Produced by: Firuzan Nalbantoğlu
Music Composer: Bunfyah, Inal Bilsel, Island Seeds, Monsieur Doumani
Color Grading: Marlene Loizidou
Translation by: Arete Pagoulatou, Aycan Garip, Despina Foulatziklidou, Diego A. Aparicio, Emel Gezen, Mamandia Constandinou, Nikolas Soros, Petroula Mavrikiou
Poster Design by: Milan Theophilou-Wooley
With the generous support of: Embassy of the Netherlands, Cyprus
Duration: 63 min
* Free Admission *