Fragility of Language (2021)

Three women eat their tongue. The tongue is flesh; it is a part of them, it makes them who they are. The women fight. It is a battlefield. There is no winner. You are the viewer. You are not passive. You are invited to join this party. You are invited to eat your tongue. An allegory on the fragile memory of languages; specifically, the Greek Cypriot dialect.​

Director: Nefeli Kentoni
Runtime: 5 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Manos Stratis
Editing: Nefeli Kentoni
Production: Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre (NiMAC)
Country: Cyprus
Original Language: en

Keywords

cyprus, short film, cypriot dialect

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fragility of Language about?
Three women eat their tongue. The tongue is flesh; it is a part of them, it makes them who they are. The women fight. It is a battlefield. There is no winner. You are the viewer. You are not passive. You are invited to join this party. You are invited to eat your tongue. An allegory on the fragile memory of languages; specifically, the Greek Cypriot dialect.​
Who directed Fragility of Language?
Fragility of Language was directed by Nefeli Kentoni.
Who stars in Fragility of Language?
Fragility of Language stars Emmelia Georgiou, Maria Masonou, Melina Koutsofta.
How long is Fragility of Language?
Fragility of Language has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
Where was Fragility of Language produced?
Fragility of Language was produced in Cyprus.