Down Below the Passageway is a journey beyond the well-trodden paths of Cyprus’spopular Avakas gorge, venturing into its deep, mystical heart.
While many see Avakas as a tourist hotspot, the filmmakers capture its deeper essence, intertwining its natural beauty with otherworldly mysteries. Perceiving the environment as guide, there's a poignant realization of the need to reposition the earth and its places as sacred sites for mourning and reconnecting to the processes of healing.
The creators, inspired by myths and archetypes, unveil a creature that dances between the gorge's transformative energy, a symbolic pilgrimage resonating with the longing to unite the worlds both above and below.
Filmed and Directed by: Nasia, Belinda, and Eva Papavasiliou.
Editing: Eva Papavasiliou
Sound: Elena Savvidou
Mentored by: Chrysanthi Badeka
The film was created in the context of the parallel events “Dance throughout the year” of the 20th Cyprus Choreography Platform.
Production: Limassol Dance House.
Major Sponsor: Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education,Culture, Sports and Youth of Cyprus.