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7:00 PM-10:00 PM

Heaven Can Wait – Wir leben jetzt

Film screening and discussion|GoetheKino: Questions of what remains

  • Goethe-Institut Nicosia, Nicosia

  • Language Dialogue: German, English
    Subtitles: English
    Discussion in English
  • Price Free admission

Person with a microphone performing on stage with a choir under colorful lights. ©mindjazz pictures

Person with a microphone performing on stage with a choir under colorful lights. ©mindjazz pictures

A film about music, community, aging, joy and resilience

The Goethe-Institut Cyprus presents its fourth edition of GoetheKino titled Questions of What Remains. In this series of film screenings and discussions, questions around the passage of time are explored from different perspectives.  Each film functions as a starting point for exchange and reflection in a relaxed setting. For the discussions we are joined by Olga Kourelou, film scholar, and an expert on the respective film subjects, creating a link to the Cyprus context.

With October 1st marking the International Day of Older Persons and November 15th the European Day of Music Therapy, the series continues on 21 October with the documentary Heaven Can Wait – Wir leben jetzt by Sven Halfar. At the centre of the documentary is a Hamburg Choir, whose members are at least 70 years old and experience the indescribable feeling of freedom, that only singing provides. The documentary challenges preconceptions about aging, focusing on community, joy and resilience, with infectious energy.

Andry Erakleous, Music Therapist and Performer, joins us for a discussion about how music and singing strengthen resilience and enhance wellbeing.
 

SPEAKERS

  • Olga Kourelou

    Olga Kourelou holds PhD in Film Studies from King’s College London. Having held teaching positions at King’s College London and Sussex University, she is now Research Fellow at the University of Nicosia and an independent film curator. She served as a member of the Cyprus Cinema Advisory Committee and has now been appointed to the Subcommittee for Script Evaluation.
    Olga’s research interests are in star studies, gender, race, and European cinema, with a particular focus on Greek-language film. She has contributed book chapters and articles to publications including New Cinemas: Journal of Contemporary Film, Journal of Greek Media and Culture and Celebrity Studies Journal.  

  • Andry Erakleous

    Andry Erakleous is a Music Therapist holding an MA in Music Therapy (University of Limerick) and a Master’s in Music Performance (London College of Music). As an active member of the Music Therapy Association, she contributes to the field’s development through participation in conferences, presentations, and educational seminars. Her clinical experience spans settings for children with developmental needs, adult mental health centers, and rehabilitation. Currently, she maintains a private practice offering individual and group sessions while designing and facilitating corporate wellness workshops to enhance resilience and well-being. Her artistic background as a performer enriches her therapeutic approach with a deep understanding of music's experiential power.