The Cypriot Maronites

DIRECTOR

Carmen Labaki

RUN TIME

61 minutes

LANGUAGE

Arabic, Modern Greek

YEAR

2022

Country

Lebanon

English Subtitles

Yes

Genre

Documentary, Faith, Feature, History

Cast

N/A

Classification

All Ages

Synopsis

Discover the compelling story of the Cypriot Maronites, a resilient religious community residing in Turkish-controlled areas of Cyprus, as they strive to preserve their fading language, traditions, and cultural heritage in the face of formidable challenges.

SCREENING

Documentary

Saturday, 19 August – 7.00pm – The Bankstown Arts Centre

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