On 25 and 26 September, the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Nicosia hosts the inaugural I International Film Festival 'Days of Russian-Cypriot Cinema' — a two-day programme dedicated to contemporary filmmaking from both Russia and Cyprus. The festival is conceived as a genuine cultural exchange, presenting a curated selection of feature-length and short films that reflect the current state of cinema in each country.
The opening ceremony on 25 September at 19:00 sets the tone with a degree of ceremony rarely seen at smaller festivals. The choir Al'Singers performs to warm the room before the first screening begins at 19:30, blending live music with the anticipation of cinema in a way that feels both festive and intimate. The Russian Centre of Science and Culture provides a fitting backdrop — a venue with a strong tradition of fostering cultural ties between the two countries.
The programme continues on 26 September, offering audiences a second full day of screenings. The festival is well-suited to cinephiles, students of contemporary European and post-Soviet film, and anyone curious about the cultural conversation between Russia and Cyprus. Short films sit alongside features, giving emerging directors equal billing with more established voices.
As the first edition of its kind, this festival carries a certain pioneering energy. Nicosia rarely sees a bilateral film event of this scope, and the organisers appear intent on making it a recurring fixture in the city's cultural calendar — a reason in itself to attend from the very first year.
— Source: Vestnik Kipra