A film from Cyprus has won a major award at the Sundance Film Festival. The movie is called "Hold Onto Me." It was directed by Myrsini Aristidou. The film won the Audience Award for World Cinema Dramatic. This is a very important prize. It shows success for Cyprus's growing film industry. The film was shown for the first time and many people liked it. It even had two standing ovations.
"Hold Onto Me" is a historic film. It is the first Cypriot film in the Greek language to be shown at Sundance. It was in a special competition with nine other films from around the world. The Audience Award is given by the people who watch the films. This means the audience felt a strong connection to the story. An official statement said the award shows the film's strong connection with people. It is a great honor for the director and for filmmaking in Cyprus.
Another film from Cyprus also did well. The film "Take Me Home" won an award for its writing. Cypriot producer Minos Pappas worked on this film. This award shows that Cyprus is making very good stories.
The success of "Hold Onto Me" is expected to help Cypriot films. It will show the world Cyprus's culture. It will also show that Cyprus can make movies that compete internationally. This could bring more money and chances for filmmakers in Cyprus. People in Cyprus can see "Hold Onto Me" in April 2026. It will be shown at the Cyprus Film Days International Festival. This will be a proud moment for the country.