Elpida, a housewife, finds solace from her monotonous life in a fantasy world of her own creation, which is further fueled by the arrival of a young painter. However, as her fantasy world becomes increasingly filled with vengeful thoughts and violent imagery, the boundaries between fantasy and reality blur. As the story unfolds, Elpida is forced to confront her own reality and grapple with her memory of what truly happened."Pause," directed by Tonia Mishiali, is a deeply personal film that explores a woman's struggle within an oppressive marriage. Drawing heavily from Mishiali's own experiences growing up in patriarchal Cyprus,"Pause" is a drama infused with dark humor that immerses viewers in Elpida's world and prompts them to question the societal roles of women as mothers, wives, and daughters.
