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Queer Wave presents Stella by Michalis Cacoyannis in four simultaneous screenings across Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos on Tuesday 31 March at 20:30, as part of the Cultural Programme of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026. The iconic film starring Melina Mercouri returns through a contemporary queer lens, highlighting themes of gender roles, freedom and social conflict that remain relevant today. The event sheds new light on Cacoyannis’ work and invites audiences to a shared cinematic experience and dialogue around identity and desire.

Film Summary:

Stella| 1955 | 100’ | Michalis Cacoyannis

Stella is a singer at the nightclub “Paradeisos” (Paradise), constantly pursued by men with different intentions. Strong-willed and uncompromising, Stella sets her own terms in her relationships, creating ruptures with what society expects of her.

Trailer: STELLA FEMME LIBRE Trailer ©2012 Lost Films - STELLA ©2012 Lost Films

Spoken Language: GreekSubtitles: English, Turkish

Information:

Date:Tuesday, March 31 at 20:30

Nicosia:Pantheon Cinema (admission: €7) | Presale:pantheon-theatre.comLimassol:Rialto Theatre (admission: €7) | Presale:rialto.interticket.comLarnaca:Lefkara Multipurpose Centre (free admission)Paphos:Cultural Centre of Letters and Arts (free admission) | Info: +357 99 434923

Anyone who declares that they are unable to pay the ticket price is entitled to free entry, without any assessment of their financial situation.

Website:queerwave.comSocial Media:@queerwavecyprus

The event“STELLA – Four Cities, One Screen”is organized by the non-profit company Queer Wave LTD and takes place within the framework of the Cultural Programme of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.

Queer Wave was founded in 2020. In just six years of activity, the festival has presented more than 250 Cyprus premieres of LGBTQIA+ films from the international scene, while also supporting the work of Cypriot filmmakers and artists more broadly.