Queer Science | Overcoming

Overcoming tells the story of the ongoing division of Cyprus and those who dare to challenge it. The opening and closing of the checkpoints, as the sole passageways between the north and south, have fundamentally altered the lives of Cypriots. The documentary reveals their struggles against the island’s division and their efforts to achieve a more united future. Through the voices of Cypriot women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and antimilitarist men, Overcoming follows those who are challenging both deeply rooted militarism and gender norms. What barriers do they face? What forms of resistance and solidarity emerge in their fight for change?

This exclusive screening of Overcoming will be followed by a panel discussion about the ongoing division of Cyprus, the intersections of militarism and gender, and the role of activism and solidarity in challenging systemic barriers.

This film screening is part of Queer Science: a series of events for anyone curious about LGBTQ+ related research and art. On three occasions, we bring together researchers, art, and the public to challenge norms and critically engage with science and culture.

Organized by Studium Generale, Usva, the Faculty of Arts, and RUG’s Centre of Expertise for the Study of LGBTQIA+ Issues