Pantheon Theatre may have said it will remain shut until September, promising to return with a banging programme for the new season but summer 2020 hasn’t been cancelled. The theatre team is putting together an open air season at Skali Aglandjias in Nicosia. From June 20 until July 15, Cypriot film productions will be screened – a total of 26 films from 22 Cypriot directors, many of which have been distinguished internationally.

The decision to organise this tribute was based on the need to support Cypriot directors at a time when the worlds of cinema and culture experienced a drought. Additionally, a tribute to Cypriot cinema offers the public a rare opportunity to enjoy movies from a varied film spectrum (including fiction and documentary) under the summer night sky, with Cyprus and its creators in the spotlight.

The choice of films was based on authenticity, aesthetics, originality and artistic honesty of the creators.

On June 20, the season will open with a film by important Cypriot director Christos Siopacha who recently passed away – I Kathodos ton Ennia. Two films will be shown each day and viewers can purchase a day ticket for €10 to watch both films or buy a single-entry ticket for €6.

For ticket details and film selections, follow Pantheon Theatre’s Facebook page or call 22-675787.