21st Cyprus International Film Festival held in Nicosia

The 21st Cyprus International Film Festival is taking place from September 21 to 25, 2026, at the Melina Mercouri Cultural Center in Nicosia. The event features a diverse program of 45 short and feature films, including world premieres from Cyprus, Greece, the United States, Hong Kong, China, and co-productions with Spain and France. Admission for the public is free, and the festival has introduced a hybrid format this year, streaming selected screenings via the inspire-tv.com platform to reach a wider audience beyond the capital.

Beyond traditional screenings, the festival explores the intersection of art and technology through virtual reality experiences, including a showing of the film "Lost Spaces" by Belinda Cherrington and Kali Kouloufidou in collaboration with the CYENS Centre of Excellence. The event also emphasizes human stories and historical memory, featuring personal accounts from individuals affected by the 1974 conflict, such as memories shared by Kypros Kyprianou regarding his childhood evacuation to Greece. Celebrating its 21st year, the festival organizers highlight their ongoing dedication to maintaining an independent, multi-thematic platform that fosters international collaborations and artistic dialogue, continuing the mission started in 2006.