Nicosia, Cyprus. The documentary The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause will have its Cyprus premiere this month at an event hosted at the University of Nicosia. The screening is co-hosted by AIPFE Cyprus-Women of Europe and Menopause Support Cyprus.
Screening and programme
The event will take place this Saturday at the University of Nicosia’s Discovery Hall and will include the screening, a live link with Executive Producer Jo LaMarca Mathisen from New York, and a roundtable discussion with doctors and health specialists.
Organisers said the film focuses on perimenopause, describing it as the years leading to menopause that can begin in a woman’s mid-30s and last up to a decade. They said the phase remains underdiagnosed and misunderstood despite affecting millions of women.
Focus of the documentary
Organisers said the film features interviews with women sharing their experiences and men describing the impact they have witnessed, and examines how perimenopause affects relationships and families. They said the film is intended to help men better understand and support women in their lives.
The documentary was directed by Jacoba Atlas and produced by Tamsen Fadal, Denise Pines and Jo LaMarca Mathisen, combining personal accounts with expert insights.
Background and organisers’ comments
The team said the project follows the global success of the award-winning The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause. The first film was screened in 1,000 cities, including Nicosia and Limassol, and was presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
“We’re starting this conversation earlier, at 35, not 50,” Fadal and LaMarca said. “Most women are told they’re too young or misdiagnosed entirely. This film is about validation, visibility, and a roadmap.”
“Perimenopause can start in your mid-30s, so why are we only talking about it at 50? This film starts the conversation when women need it most,” Pines said.
Event timing and ticket information
The programme begins at 2.15pm with a networking session, followed by the screening at 3pm. At 4pm, attendees will connect with Mathisen in New York, and a roundtable discussion will close the event at 5.15pm.
The organisers listed the event as taking place on March 28 at Discovery Hall, University of Nicosia, from 2.15pm to 5.15pm, in English, with tickets available via Eventbrite.com.
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