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29 April, 2026
 

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The Evolution of Cypriot Cinema ARTS & CULTURE

The Evolution of Cypriot Cinema

Apostolos Kouroupakis While the most famous Cypriot filmmaker arguably remains Michael Cacoyannis who wrote, directed and produced ZORBA THE GREEK (1964), a lot has happened since the pioneer days of documentaries on the island’s folk culture and rural life. Cypriot cinema was born much later than that of most other countries – in the 1960s – and this edition of the _UNDERSCORE looks at the developments that have shaped it since then – from its relationship to the island’s turbulent history to the successes of the past decade.
Just a stream? Think again.

Just a stream? Think again.

Hikers wade into a stream, snap some photos… and nearly get an unexpected visit from a venomous Cypriot viper.
Shemaine Bushnell Kyriakides
 |  LIFE
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