This week at the European Capital of Culture (12.O6.2017-18.O6.2017)
EUPHORIA REVISED
Tuesday 13 – Sunday 25 June, 16:00-19:00
Opening: Tuesday 13 June 20:30
?Old Powerhouse / Chloraka Park
With the participation of artists, scientists, psychologists, philosophers and other intellectuals and thinkers, this programme renegotiates the issue of happiness / euphoria with an interdisciplinary and intercultural approach, keeping in mind the modern reality and its particular conditions. This is a common research project, dealing with the issues of ‘I’, ‘We’ and ‘Nature’, through events such as an installation in the Chloraka Park (13/6), an art exhibition (13-25/6), workshops at the Old Powerhouse (13/6), presentations at the ArTos Foundation (16/6) and an interactive performance at the Aphrodite Hills Resort (14/6) at 19:00.Participating artists: Elli Papaconstantinou from Greece, Ohya Rica and Maki Macchiato from Japan and Maria Papacharalambous and Achilleas Kentonis from Cyprus. Curated by Aida Eltorie.
**With the support and cooperation of the Cultural Organisation Eu-Japan Fest Japan Committee, ArTos Foundation, Artos Foundation Japan and Artecitya eu project & network.
Free entrance
For more information: www.artosfoundation.org
APHRODITE’S GARDENS
Wednesday 14 June, 20:30
?Ancient Odeon
Narrative, movement and thematic images enrich the music of Akamas Duo and invite the audience to an audiovisual tour of ‘Aphrodite Gardens’, reviving the stories, images and scents of the goddess’s birthplace, in the imagination of the audience. Traditional songs alternate with music that highlight mythology and, along with the melodies of Astor Piazzola and Jules Massenet, they create a magnificent spectacle. Nikolas Kyriakou and Iasonas Keramides are responsible for the music, enorchestrations and singing. Directed by Minas Tingilis, scenography and visual editing by Giorgos Papadopoulos and costumes by Rena Perdiki. Narration and movement by Stephanie Mavrokordatou, with the participation of Bianca Tofarides, Panareti Neophytou, Elena Herodotou, Kristia Iereidi, Michalis Pericleous and Nadia Georgiadou.
Production organisation: Stelios Sofokli
Free entrance
CINE ATTIKON
Friday 16 and Saturday 17 June
?Open air Attikon 20:30
This programme includes films from European cinema, bringing to light creators and works that have been distinguished in international festivals, so as to get the audience closer to independent cinema but also for the return to this art form through summer cinema in open spaces in the town.
The programme is implemented with the help of Embassies and Foreign Delegations in Cyprus and is launched with two films-tributes to the Austrian actor, scriptwriter and director Karl Markovics, who will be present at both screenings and converse with the public.
With the support of the Embassy of Austria.
Sponsor: McDonald’s
ΑTMEN / BREATHING Αustria, 2011, 90’
*In German with english and greek subtitles
The 19year old Roman Kogler has the opportunity to be prematurely released from a young juveniles’ facility. Chances, however, are not in his favour. A lonely and reserved character, without a family, it will be hard for him to be reintegrated back into society. As a prisoner he works in a funeral office, and it is this contact with death that will be catalytic in finding his way back to life. Karl Markovics (scriptwriter and director) was awarded for his debut at the famous Directors’ Fortnight at the 64th Cannes Festival 2011.
Starring: Thomas Schubert, Georg Friedrich, Gerhard Liebmann, Karin Lischka.
The film received 26 international awards and the Austrian Film Award 2012 in six categories.
Free entrance
SUPER WELT / SUPER WORLD – Austria, 2015, 120’
Saturday 17 June, 20:30
*In German with english and greek subtitles
Gabi is a cashier at a local supermarket in a small town in Austria. A simple middle aged woman, married with two adult children. Her life rolls into routine and her husband does not seem to be very interested in her anymore, until one day she starts to feel that she is persecuted by voices that she alone hears. While the voices become more and more intense, she struggles to cope with her everyday work. She begins to neglect her obligations, preferring to take long walks. Everyone around her is worried but no one can help her in this path of consciousness and self-awareness.
Scriptwriter/director: Karl Markovics
Starring: Ulrike Beimpold, Nikolai Gemel, Simon Jaritz and others.
Free entrance
OPEN WORKSHOPS
Saturday 17 June 10:00-14:00
? Town centre
Within the context of the Community Involvement progamme, studios, galleries and art and crafts workshops in the town centre, welcome visitors and chat with them about the method and process of creating their artworks. Α guide will be published with each location.
With the cooperation of Cyprus Open Studios.
Free Entrance
ARCHAOMUSICA – CONCERT
Sunday 18 June, 18:00-21:00
?Archaeological Park Entrance
In the context of the exhibition-journey into the world of ancient musical instruments, that includes multimedia and interactive installations using 3D technology, concerts of traditional Cypriot and of Asia Minor music are organised, as well as dances from the Ayioi Omoloyites Cultural Workshop (18:00-19:15). Also, Ethnic Jazz and Progressive Rock music by the Italian group Dissoi Logoi (19:30-21:00).
Organised by the European Music Archaeological Project (EMAP), with the cooperation of the Antiquities Department.
Free entrance
