The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation collaborates for another year with the Friends of Cinema Society for a series of screenings with free admission, as part of the Faneromeni22 Arts Festival.
For the Festival under the title “Culture again”, the courtyard of the Foundation is transformed into an outdoor summer cinema, screening 4 films and a nature documentary with the support of BirdLife Cyprus and BirdLife UK.
ENCANTO: A Magical World (2021)
Thursday, 7 July 2022 – 9 p.m.
(with Greek audio)
A happy, unusual family, the Madrigals, live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a fantastic place called Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift…. Except one, Mirabel.
But one day Mirabel discovers that the family`s magic is in danger and decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.
Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family Fantasy/Musical| Translated into Greek.
Duration: 109 min. Directed by Byron Howard /Jared Bush/ Charise Castro Smith
Eleonora’s Falcon – Life in the Balance (2021)
Thursday, 7+21 July 2022 – 8 p.m.
With the support of BirdLife Cyprus and the RSPB (BirdLife UK)
Language: English and Greek with relevant subtitles
Duration: 25′
Through the perspective of Mavrommatis, a migratory bird of prey that visits the Akrotiri Peninsula every summer to breed, the documentary ‘Eleonora’s Falcon – Life in the Balance’ presents the unique natural wealth of the area and the challenges it faces. Wetlands, coastal scrub, dunes, farmland, impressive coastal cliffs… the Akrotiri Peninsula hosts a unique mosaic of habitats as well as the largest wetland complex on the island.
It is one of the most important areas for biodiversity on the island, providing refuge to rare species of plants and wildlife, and is a top destination for any nature lover. The future of the peninsula, its species and its habitats are however in immediate danger. Increasing pressure for development in the area, disturbance, increased visitor numbers and the effects of climate change are threatening this sensitive area with degradation and loss of habitat. Can we save it?
Project contributors: Direction – Production: Madelaine Westwood
Jungle Cruise (2021)
Thursday, 21 July 2022 – 9 p.m.
Lily travels from London to the Amazon jungle, having by chance chosen Frank as her guide in his rickety boat. She is determined to discover an ancient tree with unparalleled healing powers, holding in her hands the power to change the future of medicine.
American family adventure film from Disney| With subtitles | Duration: 127′
Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt.
GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE (2021)
Thursday, 4 August 2022 – 9 p.m.
When a single mom and her two children arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
American science fiction adventure film| With subtitles | Duration: 124′
Directed by Jason Reitman
Starring: Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Finn Wolfhard, Annie Potts, Ernie Hudson, Paul Rudd
COCO (2017)
Thursday, 8 September 2022 – 9 p.m.
(with Greek audio)
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. After some bizarre events, desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.
A wonderful family adventure from Disney | Translated into Greek | Duration: 105′
Directed by Lee Unkrich; Written by Adrian Molina/Matthew Aldrich/Lee Unkrich
Film screening venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, 86-90 Faneromenis Street, 1011 Nicosia
On the evenings of the Faneromeni 22 festival events, the museums and exhibitions of the Cultural Foundation will be open until midnight.
The events will take place taking into account all necessary safety measures, following the state guidelines for the health and safety of visitors and staff.
You can find more information on the website of the Cultural Foundation: www.boccf.org , on the official pages of the Foundation on Facebook & Instagram (@boccf) and by calling 22128157.
