Overcoming(2023)
Overcoming Synopsis
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.
Overcoming (2023) is a documentary film directed by Besire Paralik, released on September 10, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 3m. It stars Elli peonidou, Magda Zenon, Hüseyin Çavusoglu and Özge Tahiroglu.
- Director:
- Besire Paralik
- Writers:
- Besire Paralik, Firuzan Nalbantoğlu
- Producers:
- Firuzan Nalbantoğlu
- Production:
- Embassy of the Netherlands, Goethe-Institut
- Status:
- Released
Overcoming (2023) Trailer
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Overcoming Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Directed by Besire Paralik, written by Besire Paralik and Firuzan Nalbantoğlu, produced by Firuzan Nalbantoğlu.
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Overcoming – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Overcoming online?
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Overcoming (2023) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Overcoming?
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The main cast of Overcoming (2023) includes Elli peonidou, Magda Zenon, Hüseyin Çavusoglu, Özge Tahiroglu and Tony Angastiniotis. The film was directed by Besire Paralik. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Overcoming released?
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Overcoming was released on September 10, 2023 and runs for 1h 3m.
Is there a trailer for Overcoming?
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Yes. The official Overcoming trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.