
On the 20th anniversary of the opening of crossing points, OVERCOMING tells the inspiring story of Cypriot women, queers, and antimilitarist cismen challenging militarism and gender norms. Through diverse interviews, the film explores how the opening and closing of the checkpoints, as the sole passageways between north and south, have impacted the lives of Cypriots while revealing their struggles against the ongoing division of the island and their efforts towards a more united future.
Cast
Crew
Besire Paralik
Director, Writer
Firuzan Nalbantoğlu
Writer, Producer
Marlen Loizidou
Colorist
Monsieur Doumani
Music
Bunfgyah
Music
Inal Bisel
Music
Island Seeds
Music
Emel Gezen
Translator
Aycan Garip
Translator
Arete Pagoulatou
Translator
Despina Foulatziklidou
Translator
Mamandia Constantinidou
Translator
Petroula Mavrikiou
Translator
Diego A. Aparicio
Translator
Nikolas soros
Translator
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