Don't miss the opportunity to watch this!
Following the global success of The [M] Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause, the award-winning filmmaking team returns with a vital prequel: The [M] Factor 2: Before the Pause. The Cyprus premiere, co-hosted by AIPFE Cyprus-Women of Europe and Menopause Support Cyprus, will take place at the Discovery Hall, University of Nicosia on March 28, 2026.
Before The Pause sheds light on perimenopause- the often-ignored years leading to menopause that can start in a woman’s mid-30s and last up to a decade. Despite affecting millions of women, this phase remains underdiagnosed and misunderstood.
Featuring intimate interviews with women sharing their stories alongside men, who’ve witnessed its impact, the film underscores how perimenopause affects relationships and families. It is a must-watch for all the men in our lives- equipping them with understanding and tools to support the women they care about.
Directed by Jacoba Atlas, and produced by Tamsen Fadal, Denise Pines, and Joanne LaMarca Mathisen, the film weaves personal stories with expert insights. It builds on the legacy of The (M) Factor, which screened in 1000 cities (including Nicosia and Limassol) and presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
"We’re starting this conversation earlier, at 35, not 50," say producers Tamsen Fadal and Joanne LaMarca. "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," says Denise Pines, producer of The (M) Factor.
Who needs to watch this documentary?
Designed for OBGYNs, medical experts, women in their 30's & 40's and the men who are their partners, colleagues and friends, The [M] Factor 2 sheds light on the often-overlooked physical, emotional and professional impacts of perimenopause.
By providing expert insights and testimonials, the film aims to bridge the knowledge gap and foster greater understanding in both medical and social spaces.
Screening Timeline:
2:15pm - 2:55pm | Registration
3pm - 4pm | Screening of the (M) Factor 2
4:00pm - 4:15pm | Live link with executive producer Joanne LaMarca Mathisen (New York)
4:30pm - 5:15pm | Networking & Expert-led roundtables featuring doctors and health specialists
🎟️ Spots are limited, so you must to secure your seat!
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Location: Discover Hall, University of Nicosia (map)
Watch trailer on Vimeo
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The event is co-organised by AIPFE Cyprus - Women of Europe & Menopause Support Cyprus
