Two Fresh Productions are pleased to announce that Cey Sesiguzel’s documentary THE DIVIDED ISLAND, will be releasing in UK cinemas November 1st 2024.
As 20 July 2024 marked the 50th anniversary of the partition of Cyprus, The Divided Island brings the Cyprus problem back into focus, revealing untold stories and unravelling the intricate history that still reverberates today.
Amidst the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, the world has largely forgotten the frozen divide that has left Nicosia as Europe’s last divided capital city. As a result of the conflict in 1974, the north remains largely inhabited by Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots in the south, separated by a no-go zone area governed and patrolled by UN soldiers. After 50 years of failed negotiations, the issue remains today on whether the island will ever become re-united.
The Divided Island challenges the often hostility-driven narratives perpetuated by mainstream media, offering instead a pursuit of truth through deeply personal interviews – from those whose lives, homes and country were torn apart, to the new generation of Cypriots yearning for peaceful reconciliation. Directed by Turkish Cypriot Cey Sesiguzel and co-produced by Greek Cypriot Andreas Tokkallos, the filmmakers aim to bring an unbiased, shared understanding of a complex issue and foster a narrative towards a future peaceful solution to the Cyprus problem.
The filmmakers who grew up in Enfield will host a film premiere of the film in North London followed by a release in selected cinemas.
For further information and screening enquiries please email Cey@twofresh.co.uk or visit www.thedividedisland.com
