Women in Films, By Women

Hands Across the Divide, a bicommunal Cypriot Women’s non-governmental organization is celebrating its tenth anniversary and is organizing a series of celebratory events. One such event is a week’s screening of films about women in different parts of the world. We chose the following films which are all produced by women film directors and also written by women. We aim to celebrate women’s creativity and a different voice.
The screenings will take place at the Home for Cooperation across from the Ledra Palace Hotel in the buffer zone. All screenings begin at 7:30 and are free of charge.
There will be a short introduction to the film and after every screening a discussion among the audience will ensue.

Monday November 21, Pray the Devil Back to Hell
directors Bigail E. Disney and Gini Reticker. It is about the struggles and mobilization of women in Liberia to force the men to negotiate and sign a peace agreement putting an end to a terrible bloody civil war. (English)

Tuesday, November 22, Women of Cyprus
Directed by Vassiliki Katrivanou and Bushra Azzouz. It is about Cypriot women's experiences of the Cyprus conflict, issues of home, displacement and reconciliation. (English subtitles, Greek and Turkish)

Wednesday, November 23, Mrs Dalloway (Virginia Woolf's novel)
Directed by Marleen Gorris. It is film about choice, truth and destiny (Vanessa Redgrave as Mrs. Dalloway). (English)

Friday, November 25, Bulutlari Beklerken (Waiting for the Clouds)
Directed by Yesim Ustaaoglu. Set along the Black Sea coast of Turkey, this film explores the meaning of identity, and the power of home.
Leading actress Ruchan Caliskur will be present at the screening and the audience will have a chance to have a discussion about the film with her. (Turkish in English subtitles)

Find the event on Facebook.

See photos from the event here.