Premiere of the documentary “Vasilis Michaelides – Hidden Winds”

A film about Cyprus’ enigmatic national poet

The documentary film “Vasilis Michaelides – Hidden Winds”, directed by Thomas Kallis, will premiere on Friday, 10 October 2025, at 19:45, at Pantheon Cinema in Lefkosia. The documentary is a co-production of Irida Productions and the Department of Contemporary Culture, Deputy Ministry of Culture.

The documentary sheds light on the life and work of Cyprus’ most important poet, through a cinematic journey that began more than three decades ago. The first interview was filmed in 1991 with the late author and historian Yiannis Katsouris, the researcher who first studied Michaelides in depth and inspired the creation of this film.

Director Thomas Kallis states: “Vasilis Michaelides’ character and work have always fascinated me. Our team sought to offer the public a comprehensive picture of his life and poetry, with respect but also with a contemporary cinematic approach. Now, we look forward to seeing how this work will travel through the eyes of the audience, who are the ultimate judges”.

The film was shot in Lefkosia, Larnaka, Lemesos, Lefkoniko – poet’s birthplace – as well as in Rome, where Michaelides studied painting.

The production brings together an experienced and creative team: Mr Nikos Avraamides as Director of Photography, Mr Paschalis Papapetrou as Executive Producer, and Dr Kyriakos Ioannou as Scientific Advisor. Set and costume design is by Mr Giorgos Giannou, while the music was composed by Mr Costas Cacoyannis.

Sponsors include the Municipality of Lemesos and the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation.

The film is in Greek. Admission to the screening is free.

(EK/MS/NZ)

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