Koupepia
Synopsis
Petros, a Widowed Cypriot Man, attends his son’s engagement party although tolerant of his son’s homosexuality he is yet to be truly accepting of him. Over Koupepia, a traditional Cypriot delicacy, he meets Eleni - a British Cypriot Transgender Woman. The two appear to have nothing in common but bond over the food of their heritage reframing Petros’ relationship to his son, queer people and the Cypriot identity. Can people be more than what we assume?
About
Koupepia is the first British/Cypriot film with authentic trans representation, written by Trans writer/actress Sophia Vi and directed by rising critically acclaimed film director Yorgo Glynatsis (These Untold Secrets on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Tubi). Koupepia stars Olivier nominated actor Peter Polycarpou (starring in the Oscars nominated The Brutalist and Netflix series Kaos), Trans actress/writer Sophia Vi (Agatha Christie's The Mirror Crack'd, Dear Lupin, The Chime of Youth), viral comedian/actor Alexander Theo (Eastenders, Big Boy Channel 4) and Nathan Vaughan-Harris (appearing in 2 seasons of Channel 4's TV series Screw). A pilot and treatment for a 6 parts TV Series are currently being developed. The film is produced by Koupepia Films (UK), House of Glynatsis Productions (UK), 11 Little Films (UK) and Watermelon Films (CY) in association with Trans+ on Screen.
Koupepia is a BIFA Qualifying British Short Film for 2025 nominations.
Koupepia Films: https://www.koupepiafilms.com/projects
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Festival & Awards
Award Nominee - Bradford International Film Festival (UK/2024)
Official Selection - Bolton International Film Festival (UK/2024)
Official Selection - North East International Film Festival (UK/2024)
Official Selection - Roma Short Film Festival (Italy/ 2024)
Official Selection - Houston Greek Film Festival (US/ 2024)
Official Selection - Pride Pictures Queer Film Festival Karlsruhe (Germany/2024)
Official Selection - Pink Life Queer fest (Turkey /2025)
Official Selection - Perth Queer Film Festival (Australia/2025)
Official Selection - Cannes Short Film Festival (UK-France/ 2025)
Official Selection - Bendigo Queer Film Festival (Australia/2025)
Official Selection - Stockholm Trans Film Festival (Sweden/2025)
Official Selection - Tampa Bay Transgender Film Festival (US/2025)
Honourable Mention - Greece International Film Festival (Greece/2025)
Official Selection - Queer Movie Nights Athens (Greece/2025)
Official Selection - Kashish Pride Film Festival (India/2025)
Reviews
“A WINNING EXPLORATION OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN DYNAMICS"
- One Film Fan
“AN IMPORTANT PIECE OF TRANS/QUEER CINEMA”
- UK Film Review
“KOUPEPIA IS CHANGING THE LGBTQ NARRATIVE FROM TOLERANCE TO ACCEPTANCE TO CELEBRATION”
- Bond on Cinema
Overview
Type: Live action Short Film
Production Company: Koupepia Films ( UK), House of Glynatsis Productions (UK), 11 Little Films ( UK), Watermelon Films ( CY)
Length: 11min
Language: English & Greek (Subtitles in English)
Production Country: United Kingdom/ Cyprus
Year: 2024
Director: Yorgo Glynatsis
Writer: Sophia Vi
Producers: Antony Petrou, Sophia Vi and Yorgo Glynatsis
Cast: Peter Polycarpou, Sophia Vi, Alexander Theo, Nathan Vaughan-Harris
