Pause

Cyprus, Greece 2018 | 96 min. | Greek | Hebrew & English subtitles

Elpida is a housewife confronted with the first signs of menopause while trapped in a loveless marriage to a heartless, despotic man. Together with the physical changes she experiences, however, her mind and her perception of reality are also gradually affecte. A formally mature, muted psychological drama addressing the issues surrounding the position of women in a patriarchal society.

Production: Andros Achilleos, Stelana Kliris, Tonia Mishiali
Script: Tonia Mishiali
Cinematography: Yorgos Rahmatoulin
Editing: Emilios Avraam
Music: Julian Scherle
Sound Design: Christos Kyriakoullis
Cast: Stella Fyrogeni, Andreas Vasileiou, Marios Ioannou
Funds & Support: Ministry of Education and Culture (MOEC), Greek Film Center, SEE Cinema Network
Festivals: Karlovy Vary

Pause - The Official Trailer