The Divided Island: Screening and Q&A

The Divided Island brings the Cyprus issue into sharp focus, attempting an objective perspective on this complex and long-standing conflict. With Nicosia remaining Europe's last divided capital, the documentary explores the aftermath of the 1974 conflict, which left the North predominantly inhabited by Turkish Cypriots and the South by Greek Cypriots. After 50 years of stalled negotiations, the question remains: will the island ever reunite?

Amid the ongoing wars against Ukraine and Palestine, the frozen divide in Cyprus has often been forgotten. The Divided Island challenges the hostile narratives commonly seen in mainstream media, instead seeking the truth through deeply personal interviews with those whose lives, homes, and country were torn apart, alongside the voices of young Cypriots yearning for reconciliation.

This debut feature documentary is directed by Turkish Cypriot Cey Sesiguzel and co-produced by Greek Cypriot Andreas Tokkallos, the founders of the award-winning London-based production company, Two Fresh Productions. By offering a nuanced and unbiased understanding of the Cyprus issue, The Divided Island fosters a narrative of hope for a peaceful future and a resolution to the 'Cyprus problem.'

Director: Cey Sesiguzel

Producer: Andreas Tokkallos

Running Time: 90 Minutes

Cert: 15

The Q&A will be hosted by BFI Digital Production Editor and Film Programmer Georgia Korossi.