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202490 minPGdocumentary

The Divided Island

202490 minPGdocumentary

Cyprus remains divided after decades of conflict, with ongoing negotiations failing to resolve the complex political and cultural issues between Greek and Turkish Cypriots.

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Cyprus remains divided after decades of conflict, with ongoing negotiations failing to resolve the complex political and cultural issues between Greek and Turkish Cypriots.

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Cey Sesiguzeldirector

Cey Sesiguzelwriter

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The Divided Island brings the ‘Cyprus problem’ back into focus, revealing untold stories and unravelling the intricate history that still reverberates today. After 50 years of failed negotiations, the issue remains on whether the Island will ever become re-united.

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