Kourion Festival 2026 – Open-Air Cinema
Join us for a screening of the documentary “Stone Upon Stone”, a tribute to the art and craftsmanship of dry stone walling in Cyprus.
Duration: 68 minutes
The screening will take place in the presence of Antonia Theodosiou, Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare.
A discussion will follow the screening.
Venue: Sotira (Primary School)
Date: Tuesday, 8 July
Time: 8:30 PM
Free Admission
Synopsis
“Dry stone construction – stone upon stone, without mortar. An ancient building technique that has accompanied human ingenuity since antiquity, serving essential purposes such as creating arable land from barren terrain, threshing agricultural products, producing tar, lime and gypsum, and managing water resources. Today, it remains an important tool for enhancing biodiversity, preserving the landscape, and combating land desertification.
This documentary explores the identity of the Cypriot rural landscape and tells the story of the anonymous craftspeople whose knowledge and skill shaped the countryside for generations.”
Credits
Writer & Director: Paschalis Papapetrou
Research: Anastasia Pitta & Antonia Theodosiou
Director of Photography: Nikos Avramidis
Narration: Costas Charalambides
Colour Grading: Panikos Petrides
Production Services: Anadysis Films
Produced by: Stone Upon Stone Foundation
Supported by: Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK), Cyprus National Commission for UNESCO, and the Deputy Ministry of Culture.
