Cultural Programme of the Cyprus Presidency 2026 

Council of the European Union

31 Mar 2026

Queer Wave Presents: STELLA - Four Cities, One Screen


Admission Status: Free Entry 

Dates: 31.03.2026

Cinema

Film

Venue: Nicosia - Pantheon Cinema Limassol - Rialto Theatre Larnaca - Lefkara Conference Center Paphos - Home of Arts & Literature

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.

Venues: Nicosia – Pantheon Cinema Limassol – Rialto Theatre Larnaca – Lefkara Conference Center Paphos – Home of Arts & Literature.